Platymonas elliptica G.M.Smith 1933
Publication Details
Platymonas elliptica G.M.Smith 1933: 325, fig. 217
Published in: Smith, G.M. (1933). The fresh-water algae of the United States. pp. [i]-xi, 1-716, 449 figs, 2 tables. New York & London: McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc..
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Platymonas is Platymonas tetrathele G.S.West.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Tetraselmis elliptica (G.M.Smith) R.E.Norris, Hori & Chihara.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), elliptic, elliptical (Stearn 1973).
Created: 09 June 2014 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 09 June 2014
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 09 June 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024