Chrysosphaerella salina Birch-Andersen 1973
Publication Details
Chrysosphaerella salina Birch-Andersen 1973: 140
Published in: Birch-Andersen, P. (1973). Chrysosphaerella salina. A new species of the Chrysophyceae from salt marsh pools. Botanisk Tidsskrift 68: 140-144.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Chrysosphaerella is Chrysosphaerella longispina Lauterborn.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Thaumatomastix salina (Birch-Andersen) P.L.Beech & Moestrup.
Source of Synonymy
Beech, P.L. & Moestrup, Ø. (1986). Light and electron microscopical observations on the heterotrophic protist Thaumatomastix salina comb. nov. (syn. Chrysosphaerella salina) and its allies. Nordic Journal of Botany 6: 865-877.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), saline (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 03 September 2002 by Olivia Fitzgerald.
Last updated: 14 February 2023
Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.
Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=55094
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 February 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 11 June 2025
