Characium ocellatum Korshikov 1924
Publication Details
Characium ocellatum Korshikov 1924: 73, pl. 3: figs. 19-29
Published in: Korshikov, A.A. (1924). Protistologicheskiye zametki [Protistological notes]. Russkii Arkhiv Protistologii 3(1-2): 57-74, plate 3. [in Russian with German abstract]
Publication date: 1924
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Characium is Characium sieboldii A.Braun.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Ankyra ocellata (Korshikov) Fott.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), marked with two-coloured spots, having the centre of one colour surrounded by a broad ring of another (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 05 March 2013 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 28 August 2023
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 August 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024