Diplomastix affinis Kent 1880
Publication Details
Diplomastix affinis Kent 1880: 433, pl. 24: fig. 13
Published in: Kent, W.S. (1880). A manual of the Infusoria; including a description of all known flagellate, ciliate and tentaculiferous Protozoa, British and foreign, and an account of the organisation and affinities of the sponges. Vol. 1 pp. 145-472, 8 plates. London: David Bogue.
Publication date: November 1880
Type Species
A type species for this genus does not appear to have been designated.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Bodo affinis (Kent) Schewiakoff.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), neighbouring, allied to, akin to (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 16 December 2023
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 December 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 17 May 2024