Ceratium tripos var. bucephalum Cleve 1897
Publication Details
Ceratium tripos var. bucephalum Cleve 1897: 302, pl. VIII: fig. 5
Type 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 arietinus (Cleve) 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: Spitsbergen; North Sea; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Noun (Greek), A three-legged structure; a tripod.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 04 October 2011 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 16 June 2021
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Nomenclatural note
No description (INA). - (04 October 2011) - G.M. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 June 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 06 April 2025
