Gonyaulax polygramma F.Stein 1883
Publication Details
Gonyaulax polygramma F.Stein 1883: pl. IV [4]: figs 15-19
Published in: Stein, F. (1883). Die naturgeschichte der arthrodelen Flagellaten. In: Der Organismus der Infusionstiere. III. Pt. 2. ( Eds), pp. 1-30. Leipzig:
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Gonyaulax is Gonyaulax spinifera (Claparède & Lachmann) Diesing.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Atlantic Ocean; Südsee; (INA 1996)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 07 May 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 28 May 2024
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Nomenclatural note
Seemingly originally first introduced without a description, but validated by analytical figures (Melbourne Code; see ICN Art. 38.7 "For the purpose of Art. 38.5, prior to 1 January 1908, an illustration with analysis (see Art. 38.9 and 38.10) is acceptable in place of a written description or diagnosis."). - (19 May 2017) - M.D. Guiry
Usage note
Faust & Gulledge (2002: 37) notes this species is a non-toxin producing species, but as a red tide species has been associated with massive fish and invertebrate kills. Please consult original reference for further details. Harmful species (Lassus et al. 2017). - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 May 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 May 2025
