Ceratium hexacanthum var. contortum Lemmermann 1899
Publication Details
Ceratium hexacanthum var. contortum Lemmermann 1899: 347, pl. II [2]: figs 20, 21
Published in: Lemmermann, E. (1899). Ergebnisse einer Reise nach dem Pacific. (H. Schauinsland 1896/97). Abhandlungen herausgegeben vom Naturwissenschaftlichen zu Bremen 16: 313-398, pls I-III.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Ceratium is Ceratium tetraceras Schrank.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Tripos hexacanthus var. contortus (Lemmermann) F.Gómez.
Source of Synonymy
Gómez, F. (2013). Reinstatement of the dinoflagellate genus Tripos to replace Neoceratium, marine species of Ceratium (Dinophyceae, Alveolata). CICIMAR Oceánides 28(1): 1-22.
Type Information
Type locality: Atlantic (3ºN, 27ºW); (INA 1996)
General Environment
This is a brackish species.
Created: 07 September 2011 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 03 September 2019
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 03 September 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 05 October 2024
