Pyrgidium sceptrum F.Stein 1883
Publication details
Pyrgidium sceptrum F.Stein 1883: pl. V [5]: figs 19-21
Published in: Stein, F. von (1883). Der Organismus der Infusionsthiere nach eigenen forschungen in systematischere Reihenfolge bearbeitet. III. Abtheilung. II. Hälfte die Naturgeschichte der Arthrodelen Flagellaten. pp. 1-30, pls I-XXV. Leipzig: Verlag von Wilhelm Engelmann.
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Type species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Pyrgidium is Pyrgidium tesselatum F.Stein.
Status of name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Oxytoxum sceptrum (F.Stein) Schröder
Synonym(s)
No synonyms are currently included in AlgaeBase.
Nomenclatural notes
Seemingly originally first introduced with very little description, but additionally validated by analytical figures (Melbourne Code; see ICN Art. 38.7 "For the purpose of Art. 38.5, prior to 1 January 1908, an illustration with analysis (see Art. 38.9 and 38.10) is acceptable in place of a written description or diagnosis."). - (9 Aug 2018) - M.D. Guiry
General environment
This is a marine species.
No distributions recorded
No distributional records for this taxon have been recorded by AlgaeBase to date. Generally, recent national lists or extensive regional or state lists have been employed to give a general indication of distribution.
Source of current name
Schröder, B. (1906). Beiträge zur Kenntnis des Phytoplanktons warmer Meere. Vierteljahresschrift der Naturforschenden Gesellschaft in Zürich 51: 319-377, 46 figs.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry
Verified by: 09 August 2018 by M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 2021.
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