Ceratium contortum var. robustum (Karsten) Sournia 1966
Publication Details
Ceratium contortum var. robustum (Karsten) Sournia 1966: 198
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Ceratium is Ceratium tetraceras Schrank.
Status of Name
The taxonomic or nomenclatural status (or both) of this entity is in some way unresolved and requires further investigation.
Basionym
Ceratium arcuatum var. robustum Karsten
Type Information
Type locality: Indian Ocean; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), contorted, literally, ‘powerful, vehement, involved’. (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 06 September 2011 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 26 March 2021
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 26 March 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 11 December 2024
