Chroomonas nana Butcher, nom. illeg. 1967
Publication Details
Chroomonas nana Butcher, nom. illeg. 1967: 31, pl. 2: fig. 13; pl. 16: fig. 4
Published in: Butcher, R.W. (1967). An introductory account of the smaller algae of British coastal waters. Part IV: Cryptophyceae. Fisheries Investigations, London, series IV 1967: [i]-vi, [1]-54, 22 pls.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Chroomonas is Chroomonas nordstedtii Hansgirg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Rhinomonas pauca D.R.A.Hill & Wetherbee.
Type Information
Type locality: Puffin Island, North Wales; (Index Nominum Algarum) Type: isolated ix.1961; rock pool; (Index Nominum Algarum)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), dwarf (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 31 August 2012 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 29 June 2021
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 June 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024