Cochlodinium catenatum Okamura 1916
Publication Details
Cochlodinium catenatum Okamura 1916: 41, figs 1-3
Published in: Okamura, K. (1916). Akashio ni Tsuite [On red-tides]. Suisan Koushu Sikenjo Kenkyu Hokoku 12: 26-41.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Cochlodinium is Cochlodinium strangulatum (F.Schütt) F.Schütt.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Margalefidinium catenatum (Okamura) F.Gómez, Richlen & D.M.Anderson.
Source of Synonymy
Gómez, F., Richlen, M.L. & Anderson, D.M. (2017). Molecular characterization and morphology of Cochlodinium strangulatum, the type species of Cochlodinium, and Margalefidinium gen. nov. for C. polykrikoides and allied species (Gymnodiniales, Dinophyceae). Harmful Algae 63: 32–44, 5 figs.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), chained, chain-like (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 10 June 2005 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 25 April 2018
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Taxonomic note
Non Cochlodinium catenatum Okamura sensu Kofoid & Swezy (1921). F. Gómez in F.Gómez, Richlen & D.M.Anderson (2017: 41) indicates: "C. polykrikoides and C. catenatum are synonyms, with the latter having priority. The molecular phylogenies showed that the sequences of C. polykrikoides separate into several subclades (Iwataki et al., 2010; Reñé et al., 2013a). If the split of both species is maintained, the members of the clade dominant in Japan and Korea could be assigned to C. catenatum, while the subclade with the isolates from Puerto Rico and North America could be assigned to C. polykrikoides." - (27 April 2017) - M.D. Guiry
Usage note
Harmful species (Lassus et al. 2017). - (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. 25 April 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 May 2025
