Pyramimonas stellata M.O.P.Iyengar 1981
Publication Details
Pyramimonas stellata M.O.P.Iyengar 1981: 479, figs 50, 51
Published in: Iyengar, M.O.P. & Desikachary, T.V. (1981). Volvocales. pp. 1-532. New Delhi: Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Pyramimonas is Pyramimonas tetrarhynchus Schmarda.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Hafniomonas stellata (M.O.P.Iyengar) Nakada & Nozaki.
Type Information
Type locality: India;
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), stellate, with narrow divisions radiating from the center like the rays of a star (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwatermarine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 17 June 2016
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 June 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 May 2024