Glenodinium pygmaeum (Lindemann) J.Schiller 1935
Publication Details
Glenodinium pygmaeum (Lindemann) J.Schiller 1935: 114, fig. 111 a-f
Published in: Schiller, J. (1935). Dinoflagellatae (Peridineae). In: Dr. L. Rabenhosrst's Kryptogamen-Flora von Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz, 2. Aufl. X. Band, 3. Abt. 2 Teil. ( Eds), pp. 1-320. Leipzig: Akademische Verlagsgesellschaft M.B.H..
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Glenodinium is Glenodinium cinctum Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Peridiniopsis pygmaea (Er.Lindemann) Bourrelly.
Source of Synonymy
Bourrelly, P. (1968). Notes sur les Péridiniens d'eau douce. Protistologica 4: 5-13, 19 figs.
Basionym
Peridinium pygmaeum Er.Lindemann
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), pygmy, dwarf (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 06 November 2002 by Andy Taylor.
Last updated: 27 May 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 May 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 06 June 2025
