Peridinium latum Paulsen 1908
Publication Details
Peridinium latum Paulsen 1908: 41, fig. 48
Published in: Paulsen, O. (1908). XVIII. Peridiniales. In: Nordisches Plankton, Botanischer Teil. (Brandt, K. & Apstein, C. Eds), pp. 1-124. Keil und Leipzig: Verlag von Lepsius & Tischer.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Peridinium is Peridinium cinctum (O.F.Müller) Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Kolkwitziella acuta (Apstein) Elbrächter.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), wide, broad; but also side, flank.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 07 November 2002 by Andy Taylor.
Last updated: 27 May 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 May 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 April 2024