Cryptomonas irregularis Butcher, nom. inval. 1967
Publication Details
Cryptomonas irregularis Butcher, nom. inval. 1967: 43, pl. V: fig.5; pl. XIX: fig. 3
Published in: Butcher, R.W. (1967). An introductory account of the smaller algae of British coastal waters. Part IV: Cryptophyceae. Fisheries Investigations, London, series IV 1967: [i]-vi, [1]-54, 22 pls.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Cryptomonas is Cryptomonas ovata Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Rhodomonas irregularis Erata & Chihara.
Type Information
Type locality: English Channel near Knap Buoy; (Index Nominum Algarum) Lectotype, pl. V: fig. 5, fide Erata & Chihara 1989: 1960; (Index Nominum Algarum)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), irregular (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 22 April 2003 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 October 2020
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 October 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024