Monosiga gracilis Kent 1878
Publication Details
Monosiga gracilis Kent 1878: 130, pl. 3: figs. 18-19
Published in: Kent, W.S. (1878). On a new field for the microscopist. Popular Science Review, series 2 2(6): 113-132, plates 3-4.
Request PDFPublication date: April 1878
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Monosiga is Monosiga angustata Kent.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Hartaetosiga gracilis (Kent) M.Carr, D.J.Richter & F.Nitsche.
Source of Synonymy
Carr, M., Richter, D.J., Fozouni, P., Smith, T.J., Jeuck, A., Leadbeater, B.S.C. & Nitsche, F. (2016). A six-gene phylogeny provides new insights into choanoflagellate evolution. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 107: 166–178, 3 figures, 1 table.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), thin, slender (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 24 March 2025 by E.A. Molinari Novoa.
Last updated: 18 April 2025
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 18 April 2025. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 June 2025
