Peridinium truncum T.H.Abé 1936
Publication Details
Peridinium truncum T.H.Abé 1936: 42, figs. 38-42 (as 'truncus')
Published in: Abé, T.H. (1936). Report of the biological survey of Mutsu Bay. 30. Notes on the protozoan fauna of Mutsu Bay. III. Subgenus Protoperidinium: Genus Peridinium. Science Reports of the Tohoku University, Fourth Series (Biology) 11(1): 19-48, 50 figures.
Publication date: 5 July 1936
Type 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 truncum (T.H.Abé) Balech.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), maimed, mangled, mutilated.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 27 August 2018 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 22 May 2023
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 22 May 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024