Actinophrys difformis Ehrenberg 1838
Publication Details
Actinophrys difformis Ehrenberg 1838: 304, pl. 31: fig. 8
Published in: Ehrenberg, C.G. (1838). Die Infusionsthierchen als vollkommene Organismen. Ein Blick in das tiefere organische Leben der Natur. pp. i-xviii, [1-4], 1-[548], 64 pls. Leipzig: Verlag von Leopold Voss.
Request PDFPublication date: Jul-Aug 1838 (p. xviii: Jul 1838)
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Actinophrys is Actinophrys sol (O.F.Müller) Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Actinophrys sol (O.F.Müller) Ehrenberg.
Source of Synonymy
Mikrjukov, K.A. & Patterson, D.J. (2001). Taxonomy and phylogeny of Heliozoa. III. Actinophryids. Acta Protozoologica 40(1): 3-25, 24 figures.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), irregularly or unevenly formed or differently formed, unlike what is usual (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 22 April 2003 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 27 October 2024
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Luka Sato in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 November 2024
