Gessnerium monilatum (J.F.Howell) A.R.Loeblich III 1970
Publication Details
Gessnerium monilatum (J.F.Howell) A.R.Loeblich III 1970: 90
Published in: Loeblich, A.R., III (1970). The amphiesma or dinoflagellate cell covering. In: Proceedings of the North American Paleontological Convention: Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, September 5-7, 1969; Vol. 2. (Yochelson, E.L. Eds), pp. 867-929. Lawrence, Kansas: Allen Press.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Gessnerium is Gessnerium mochimaense Halim.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Alexandrium monilatum (J.F.Howell) Balech.
Source of Synonymy
Balech, E. (1995). The genus Alexandrium Halim (Dinoflagellata). pp. 1-151. Sherkin Island: Sherkin Island Marine Station.
Basionym
Gonyaulax monilata J.F.Howell
Type Information
Type locality: North Atlantic Ocean: Indian River, Florida, USA; (Faust & Gulledge 2002: 14) Holotype: (Faust & Gulledge 2002: 14)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 February 2003 by Elizabeth Moran.
Last updated: 17 May 2017
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Taxonomic note
Separation of Gessnerium from Alexandrium as proposed by Gómez & Artigas (2019) not accepted at this time (HAB Community; Mertens, pers. comm.). - (14 January 2020) - M.D. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 May 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 03 July 2025
