Ceratium contortum var. longinum (G. Karsten) Sournia 1966
Publication Details
Ceratium contortum var. longinum (G. Karsten) Sournia 1966: 1981
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Ceratium is Ceratium tetraceras Schrank.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Tripos longinus (Karsten) F.Gómez.
Basionym
Ceratium tripos var. longinum Karsten
Type Information
Type locality: Atlantic Ocean (8º58'N, 16º27'W); (Index Nominum Algarum) Type: 0-50 m; (Index Nominum Algarum)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), contorted, literally, ‘powerful, vehement, involved’. (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 06 September 2011 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 07 August 2018
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 07 August 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024