Platymonas gracilis Kylin 1935
Publication Details
Platymonas gracilis Kylin 1935: 5, 2 A, B
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Platymonas is Platymonas tetrathele G.S.West.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Tetraselmis gracilis (Kylin) Butcher.
Source of Synonymy
Silva, P.C. (1996-to date). Index Nominum Algarum. pp. Website. Berkeley: University of California.
Type Information
Type locality: Kristenburg, Sweden; (INA 1996) Notes: Kristineberg, Sweden.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), thin, slender (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 03 June 2005 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 21 July 2022
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Citing AlgaeBase
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 21 July 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 November 2024
