Euglena purpurea Mainx 1926
Publication Details
Euglena purpurea Mainx 1926: 53, fig. A
Published in: Mainx, F. (1926). Einige neue vertreter der gattung Euglena Ehrbg. Archiv für Protistenkunde 54: 150-160.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Euglena is Euglena viridis (O.F.Müller) Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), purple (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 25 November 2002 by Andy Taylor.
Last updated: 13 January 2015
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 January 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024
