Protococcus atlanticus Montagne 1846
Publication Details
Protococcus atlanticus Montagne 1846: 267, no fig.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Protococcus is Protococcus kermesinus (Wrangel) C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Sphaerella atlantica (Montagne) Lemmermann.
Type Information
Type locality: Coast of Portugal between Cabo Espichel and Cabo Rocca [near Lisbon];
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), pertaining to the Atlantic Ocean.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 12 April 2021 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 20 April 2021
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 April 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024
