Trachelomonas urceolata A.Stokes 1887
Publication Details
Trachelomonas urceolata A.Stokes 1887: 245, fig. 4
Published in: Stokes, A.C. (1887). Notices of new fresh-water Infusoria. Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society 24: 244-255, 27 figs.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Trachelomonas is Trachelomonas volvocina (Ehrenberg) Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Strombomonas urceolata (A.Stokes) Deflandre.
Type Information
Type locality: pond water [probably New Jersey, USA]; (Stokes 1887: 245)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Greek), urceolate; like a small jug or pitcher.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 18 April 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 18 April 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024
