Zoochlorella parasitica K.Brandt 1881

Current name: Choricystis parasitica (K.Brandt) Pröschold & Darienko
An example in the colonial ciliate 'Ophrydium' seen here in synchronised movement. - 27 March 2010. C.F.Carter (chris.carter@6cvw.freeuk.com)

Publication Details
Zoochlorella parasitica K.Brandt 1881: 24

Published in: Brandt, K. (1881). Ueber das Zusammenleben von Thieren und Algen. Verhandlungen der Physiologischen Gesellschaft zu Berlin 1881-1882: 22-26, 3 figs.

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Publication date: 2. December 1881

Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Zoochlorella is Zoochlorella conductrix K.Brandt.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Choricystis parasitica (K.Brandt) Pröschold & Darienko.

Source of Synonymy
Pröschold, T., Darienko, T., Silva, P.C., Reisser, W. & Krienitz, L. (2011). The systematics of Zoochlorella revisited employing an integrative approach. Environmental Microbiology 13(2): 350-364.

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), parasitic (Stearn 1983).

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 11 March 2015

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 11 March 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 10 June 2025