Prorocentrum ruetzlerianum M.A.Faust 1990
Publication Details
Prorocentrum ruetzlerianum M.A.Faust 1990: 552, figs 21-23
Published in: Faust, M.A. (1990). Morphologic details of 6 benthic species of Prorocentrum (Pyrrophyta) from a mangrove island, Twin Cays, Belize, including 2 new species. Journal of Phycology 26(3): 548-558.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Prorocentrum is Prorocentrum micans Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Caribbean Sea: Twin Cays, Belize, Central America; (Faust & Gulledge 2002: 66) Holotype: fig. 21: (Faust 1990: 555) Notes: Isotype: fig. 23.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 14 June 2024
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Usage note
Fausr & Gulledge (2002: 66) notes this species is a toxin producer, principals of which have yet to be determined. Please consult original referrence for further details. - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 June 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 02 June 2025
