Glenoaulax Diesing, 1866

Holotype species: Glenodinium inaequale Schmarda

Publication details: Diesing, 1866: 305

Original publication and holotype designation: Diesing, K.M. (1866). Revision der Prothelminthen. Abtheilung: Mastigophoren. Sitzungsberichte der Kaiserlichen Akademie der Wissenschaften. Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Classe. Abt. 1, Mineralogie, Botanik, Zoologie, Anatomie, Geologie und Paläontologie 52(8): 287-401.

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The most recent alteration to this page was made on 2024-02-15 by E.A. Molinari Novoa.

Taxonomic status: The taxonomic or nomenclatural status (or both) of this entity is in some way unresolved and requires further investigation.

Gender: This genus name is currently treated as feminine.

Most recent taxonomic treatment adopted: Moestrup, Ø. & Calado, A.J. (2018). Süßwasserflora von Mitteleuropa. Dinophyceae. Vol. 6 pp. [i]-xii, [1]-560, 421 figures. Berlin: Springer Spektrum.

Nomenclatural note
Moestrup & Calado (2018: 469) note "Although it was made the type of a new genus, Glenoaulax Diesing (1866, pp 305, 382), the name was hardly ever used and is absent from twentieth century floras. The original description of a smooth wall, the broadly rounded cell shape and the prominent eyespot suggest a woloszynskioid. However, the lack of detailed information about the organism advises against an attempt to identify it with any currently recognized species. Labelling it a nomen inquirendum and avoiding its use will prevent name changes that are difficult to justify, and it appears to be the best option." - (28 August 2020) - M.D. Guiry

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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 February 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 30 May 2025