Mallomonas stellata G.Cronberg 1988
Publication Details
Mallomonas stellata G.Cronberg 1988: 23, fig. 10 f-k
Published in: Cronberg, G. (1988). Mallomonas stellata, a new silica-scaled chrysophycean from Zimbabwe. Kirkia 13(1): 143-152.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Mallomonas is Mallomonas ploesslii Perty.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), stellate, with narrow divisions radiating from the center like the rays of a star (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 23 September 2023
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Citing AlgaeBase
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Luka Sato in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 September 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 April 2024
