Protococcus marinus Kützing 1843
Publication Details
Protococcus marinus Kützing 1843
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Protococcus is Protococcus kermesinus (Wrangel) C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Chlorococcum submarinum Ålvik.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), growing in the sea (Stearn 1973).
Created: 11 February 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 03 July 2012
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Citing AlgaeBase
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 03 July 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024
