Cryptomonas reflexa (M.Marsson) Skuja 1939
Publication Details
Cryptomonas reflexa (M.Marsson) Skuja 1939: 93
Published in: Skuja, H. (1939). Beitrag zur Algenflora Lettlands II. Acta Horti Botanici Universitatis Latviensis 11/12: 41-169.
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The type species (lectotype) of the genus Cryptomonas is Cryptomonas ovata Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Cryptomonas pyrenoidifera Geitler.
Source of Synonymy
Hoef-Emden, K. & Melkonian, M. (2003). Revision of the genus Cryptomonas (Cryptophyceae): a combination of molecular phylogeny and morphology provides insights into a long-hidden dimorphism. Protist 154: 371-409, 34 figs, 4 tables.
Basionym
Cryptomonas erosa var. reflexa M.Marsson
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), reflexed, bent sharply backwards (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 26 May 2022
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Nomenclatural notes
Silva (INA) notes that Skuja excludes Marsson's type in 1948: 357 and treats as new species "C. reflexa Skuja". Non C. erosa var. reflexa [and therefore non C. reflexa (Marsson) Skuja 1939; see also Hoef-Emden & Melkonian (2003: 392), who take the same view. - (08 February 2007) - G.M. Guiry
Illegitimate: Skuja (1948: 357) excludes Marsson's type and treats his material as a new species "C. reflexa Skuja"; non C. erosa var. reflexa [and therefore non C. reflexa (Marsson) Skuja 1939]; see also Hoef-Emden & Melkonian (2003: 392), who take the same view. - (26 May 2022) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 26 May 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 05 June 2025
