Monosiga angustata Kent 1878
Publication Details
Monosiga angustata Kent 1878: 129, pl. 3: fig. 8
Published in: Kent, W.S. (1878). On a new field for the microscopist. Popular Science Review, series 2 2(6): 113-132, plates 3-4.
Request PDFPublication date: April 1878
Type Species
This is the type species (lectotype) of the genus Monosiga.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Origin of Species Name
Participle A (Latin), narrowed (Sreenivasa Rao 1965).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 February 2011 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 18 April 2025
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Nomenclatural note
Seemingly originally first introduced without a description, but validated by analytical figures (see ICN Art. 38.7 "For the purpose of Art. 38.5, prior to 1 January 1908, an illustration with analysis (see Art. 38.9 and 38.10) is acceptable in place of a written description or diagnosis."). - (24 August 2016) - M.D. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 18 April 2025. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 27 April 2025
