Euglena longicaudata Prescott 1955
Publication Details
Euglena longicaudata Prescott 1955: 104, pl. III: figs. 10-12
Published in: Prescott, G.W. (1955). Algae of the Panama Canal and its tributaries - I. Flagellated organisms. Ohio Journal of Science 55(2): 99-121, Plates I-VII.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Euglena is Euglena viridis (O.F.Müller) Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), caudate, i.e., ending with a long tail-like appendage.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 20 February 2025
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Luka Sato in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 February 2025. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 June 2025
