Pontosphaera globosa F.Magne 1954
Publication Details
Pontosphaera globosa F.Magne 1954: 5, fig. 2
Published in: Magne, F. (1954). Les Chrysophycées marines de la station biologique de Roscoff. Revue Générale de Botanique 61: 389-416.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Pontosphaera is Pontosphaera syracusana Lohmann.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Hymenomonas globosa (F.Magne) Gayral & Fresnel.
Source of Synonymy
Jordan, R.W., Cros, L. & Young, J.R. (2004). A revised classification scheme for living haptophytes. Micropaleontology 50(Suppl. 1): 55-79.
Type Information
Type locality: Roscoff, France ; (Magne 1954)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), round like a ball, globose, spherical (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 29 August 2002 by Olivia Fitzgerald.
Last updated: 15 August 2024
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 August 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 December 2024
