Ceratium tripos var. robustum Karsten 1907
Publication Details
Ceratium tripos var. robustum Karsten 1907: 407, pl. XLVIII [48]: fig. 6
Published in: Karsten, G. (1907). Das Indische Phytoplankton nach dem Material der deutschen Tiefsee-Expedition 1898-1899. Wissenschaftliche Ergebnisse der Deutschen Tiefsee-Expedition auf dem Dampfer 'Valdivia' 1898-1899 II 2(2): 221-548, pls XXXV-LIV [35-54].
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Ceratium is Ceratium tetraceras Schrank.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Tripos karstenii var. robustus (Karsten) F.Gómez.
Source of Synonymy
Gómez, F. (2013). Reinstatement of the dinoflagellate genus Tripos to replace Neoceratium, marine species of Ceratium (Dinophyceae, Alveolata). CICIMAR Oceánides 28(1): 1-22.
Origin of Species Name
Noun (Greek), A three-legged structure; a tripod.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 June 2017 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 November 2018
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 November 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 01 June 2025
