Prorocentrum marinum (Cienkowski) A.R.Loeblich 1976
Publication Details
Prorocentrum marinum (Cienkowski) A.R.Loeblich 1976: 25
Published in: Loeblich, A.R., III (1976). Dinoflagellate evolution: speculation and evidence. Journal of Protozoology 23: 13-28.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Prorocentrum is Prorocentrum micans Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Prorocentrum lima (Ehrenberg) F.Stein.
Source of Synonymy
Dodge, J.D. (1976 '1975'). The Prorocentrales (Dinophyceae). II. Revision of the taxonomy within the genus Prorocentrum. Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society 71: 103-125, 5 figs, 4 pls.
Basionym
Exuviaella marina Cienkowski
Type Information
Type locality: White Sea; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), growing in the sea (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 28 May 2003 by Mairead Murphy.
Last updated: 25 May 2025
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 25 May 2025. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 13 June 2025
