Platymonas suecica Kylin 1935
Publication Details
Platymonas suecica Kylin 1935: 5, figs 2C-2G
Published in: Kylin, H. (1935). Über Rhodomonas, Platymonas und Prasinocladus. Kungliga Fysiografiska Sällskapets i Lund Förhandlingar 5(22): 1-13.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Platymonas is Platymonas tetrathele G.S.West.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Tetraselmis suecica (Kylin) Butcher.
Source of Synonymy
Butcher, R.W. (1959). An introductory account of the smaller algae of British coastal waters. Part I: Introduction and Chlorophyceae. Fisheries Investigations, London, series IV 1: 1-74, 15 pls.
Type Information
Type locality: Kristineberg, Sweden; (INA 1996)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 02 May 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 11 May 2025
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Luka Sato in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 11 May 2025. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 12 June 2025
