Peridinium acutum G.Karsten 1907
Publication Details
Peridinium acutum G.Karsten 1907: 417, pl. L [50]: fig. 8
Published in: Karsten, G. (1907). Das Indische Phytoplankton nach dem Material der deutschen Tiefsee-Expedition 1898-1899. Wissenschaftliche Ergebnisse der Deutschen Tiefsee-Expedition auf dem Dampfer 'Valdivia' 1898-1899 II 2(2): 221-548, pls XXXV-LIV [35-54].
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Peridinium is Peridinium cinctum (O.F.Müller) Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Protoperidinium acutum (G.Karsten) Balech.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), acute, pointed; i.e. narrowing gradually and making an angle of less than 90° (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 24 May 2013 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 03 June 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 03 June 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
