Ceratophorus tripos (O.F.Müller) Diesing 1850

Publication Details
Ceratophorus tripos (O.F.Müller) Diesing 1850: 102

Published in: Diesing, K.M. (1850). Systema helminthum Vol. 1. pp. [i]-xiii, [1]-680. Vienna: Wilhelm Braumüller.

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Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Ceratophorus is Ceratophorus fusus (Ehrenberg) Diesing.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Tripos muelleri Bory.

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.

Basionym
Cercaria tripos O.F.Müller

Type Information
Type locality: ""2489. C. Tripos subtriangularis, brachiis deflexis. Tre-Fod-Haleren. ln aqua marina."; (Müller 1776: 206)

Origin of Species Name
Noun (Greek), A three-legged structure; a tripod.

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 18 October 2011 by G.M. Guiry.

Last updated: 14 February 2024

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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 February 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 11 December 2024

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