Aurosphaera ovalis J.Schiller 1916
Publication Details
Aurosphaera ovalis J.Schiller 1916: 303, fig. 1
Published in: Schiller, J. (1916). Eine neue kieselschalige Protophyten-Gattung aus der Adria. Archiv für Protistenkunde 36(3): 303-310, 5 figures.
Publication date: 6 March 1916
Type Species
This is the type species (lectotype) of the genus Aurosphaera.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), oval, elliptical, i.e., broadest at the middle, the sides curved and length:breadth generally 2:1 (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 19 April 2002 by Elizabeth Moran.
Last updated: 13 November 2024
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 November 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 June 2025