Chroomonas nana Butcher, nom. illeg. 1967
Publication Details
Chroomonas nana Butcher, nom. illeg. 1967: 31, pl. 2: fig. 13; pl. 16: fig. 4
Published in: Butcher, R.W. (1967). An introductory account of the smaller algae of British coastal waters. Part IV: Cryptophyceae. Fisheries Investigations, London, series IV 1967: [i]-vi, [1]-54, 22 pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Chroomonas is Chroomonas nordstedtii Hansgirg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Rhinomonas pauca D.R.A.Hill & Wetherbee.
Type Information
Type locality: Puffin Island, North Wales; (INA 1996) Type: isolated ix.1961; rock pool; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), dwarf (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 31 August 2012 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 29 June 2021
Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.
Nomenclatural note
Illegitimate: non Schiller 1957; type not designated and no permanent collection (Hill & Wetherbee 1988: 359). [Rhinomonas pauca Hill & Wetherbee 1988)] - (31 August 2012) - G.M. Guiry
Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=143427
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 June 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 17 June 2025
