Meringosphaera divergens Lohmann 1902
Publication Details
Meringosphaera divergens Lohmann 1902: 69, pl. I [1]: fig. 20
Published in: Lohmann, H. (1902 '1903'). Neue Untersuchungen über den Reichthum des Meeres an Plankton und über die Brauchbarkeit der verschiedenen Fangmethoden. Zugleich auch ein Beitrag zur Kenntnis des Mittelmeerauftriebs. Wissenschaftliche Meeresuntersuchungen, Abteilung Kiel, Neue Folge 7: 1-87.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Meringosphaera is Meringosphaera mediterranea Lohmann.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Skiadosphaera divergens (Lohmann) Pascher.
Origin of Species Name
Participle B (Latin), divergent, going different ways (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 October 2016 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 21 November 2023
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 21 November 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024