Cochlodinium fulvescens M.Iwataki, H.Kawami & K.Matsuoka 2007

Publication Details
Cochlodinium fulvescens M.Iwataki, H.Kawami & K.Matsuoka 2007: 235, figs 1-9

Published in: Iwataki, M., Kawami, H. & Matsuoka, K. (2007). Cochlodinium fulvescens sp. nov. (Gymnodiniales, Dinophyceae), a new chain-forming unarmored dinoflagellate from Asian coasts. Phycological Research 55(3): 231-239.

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Publication date: September 2007

Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Cochlodinium is Cochlodinium strangulatum (F.Schütt) F.Schütt.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Margalefidinium fulvescens (M.Iwataki, H.Kawami & Matsuoka) F.Gómez, Richlen & D.M.Anderson.

Source of Synonymy
Gómez, F., Richlen, M.L. & Anderson, D.M. (2017). Molecular characterization and morphology of Cochlodinium strangulatum, the type species of Cochlodinium, and Margalefidinium gen. nov. for C. polykrikoides and allied species (Gymnodiniales, Dinophyceae). Harmful Algae 63: 32–44, 5 figs.

Type Information
Type locality: Japan: Nagasaki, off Tachibana Bay (32º32'N, 129º42'E); (INA 1996) Type: Fig. 9: (INA 1996)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), becoming tawny, somewhat tawny [yellowish-brown] (Stearn 1983).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 21 May 2012 by G.M. Guiry.

Last updated: 06 July 2017

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Usage note
Harmful dinoflagellate (Howard et al. 2012). - (21 May 2012) - G.M. Guiry

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 July 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 08 June 2025