Protopsis elongata J.Schiller 1928
Publication Details
Protopsis elongata J.Schiller 1928: 160, fig. 36 a-c
Published in: Schiller, J. (1928). Die planktischen Vegetationen des adriatischen Meeres. C. Dinoflagellata. II Teil. Gymnodiniales. Archiv für Protistenkunde 62(1): 119-166, pl. 6.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Protopsis is Protopsis nigra (Pouchet) Kofoid & Swezy.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), elongated (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 16 June 2005 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 25 April 2018
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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 10 June 2025