Actinophrys difformis Ehrenberg 1838
Publication Details
Actinophrys difformis Ehrenberg 1838: 304, pl. 31: fig. 8
Published in: Ehrenberg, C.G. (1838). Die Infusionsthierchen als vollkommene Organismen. Ein Blick in das tiefere organische Leben der Natur. pp. i-xviii, [1-4], 1-[548], 64 pls. Leipzig: Verlag von Leopold Voss.
Request PDFPublication date: Jul-Aug 1838 (p. xviii: Jul 1838)
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Actinophrys is Actinophrys sol (O.F.Müller) Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), irregularly or unevenly formed or differently formed, unlike what is usual (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 22 April 2003 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 25 January 2024
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 25 January 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024
