Amphidinium glaucum W.Conrad 1926
Publication Details
Amphidinium glaucum W.Conrad 1926: 75, pl. 1: figs 3-5
Published in: Conrad, W. (1926). Recherches sur les flagellates de nos eaux saumâtres. 1e partie: dinoflagellates. Archiv für Protistenkunde 55: 63-100, 2 pls.
Original description: 
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Amphidinium is Amphidinium operculatum Claparède & Lachmann.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), covered with a greyish bloom; blue-grey.
General Environment
This is a brackish species.
Created: 12 August 2002 by Olivia Fitzgerald.
Last updated: 17 April 2018
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Taxonomic note
Does not belong in Amphidinium sensu stricto. Phylogenetic affinities are uncertain and require additional studies (Calado & Moestrup, 2005: 116). - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 April 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 June 2025
