Ceratium pennatum Kofoid 1907
Publication Details
Ceratium pennatum Kofoid 1907: 172, pl. 2: figs 12-14
Published in: Kofoid, C.A. (1907). Reports on the scientific results of the expedition to the Eastern Tropical Pacific, in charge of Alexander Agassiz, by the U.S. Fish Commission Steamer "Albatross" from October 1904 to March 1905, Lieut. Commander L.M. Garrett, U.S.N., Commanding. IX. New species of dinoflagellates. Bulletin of the Museum of Comparative Zoology 50: 161-207.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Ceratium is Ceratium tetraceras Schrank.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Tripos pennatus (Kofoid) F.Gómez.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), pinnate (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 14 November 2014 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 25 May 2016
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 25 May 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
