Chrysochromulina hirta Manton 1978
Publication Details
Chrysochromulina hirta Manton 1978: 13, figs 1-17
Published in: Manton, I. (1978). Chrysochromulina hirta sp. nov., a widely distributed species with unusual spines. British Phycological Journal 13: 3-14.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Chrysochromulina is Chrysochromulina parva Lackey.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Haptolina hirta (Manton) Edvardsen & Eikrem.
Source of Synonymy
Edvardsen, B., Eikrem, W., Throndsen, J., Sáez, A.G., Probert, I. & Medlin, L.K. (2011). Ribosomal DNA phylogenies and a morphological revision provide the basis for a revised taxonomy of the Prymnesiales (Haptophyta). European Journal of Phycology 46(3): 202-228.
Type Information
Type locality: almost midway between Robben Island and Cape Town (33º51.0'S, 18º22.4'E), South Africa; (Manton 1978: 13) Type: 10 November 1972; turbid water; sea temperature 10ºC; (Manton 1978: 13)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), hairy.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 10 February 2005 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 28 October 2011
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 October 2011. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
