Cryptomonas coerulea Geitler 1922
Publication Details
Cryptomonas coerulea Geitler 1922: 684, figs a, b
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Cryptomonas is Cryptomonas ovata Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Chroomonas coerulea (Geitler) Skuja.
Source of Synonymy
Hill, D.R.A. (1991). Chroomonas and other blue-green cryptomonads. Journal of Phycology 27: 133-145, 44 figs.
Type Information
Type locality: Austria: Lunzer: Untersee; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), sky-blue.
Created: 17 September 2003 by Elizabeth Moran.
Last updated: 31 May 2012
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 31 May 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 08 January 2025
