Phalacroma operculatum F.Stein 1883
Publication Details
Phalacroma operculatum F.Stein 1883: pl. XVIII [18]: figs 7-10
Published in: Stein, F. (1883). Der Organismus der Infusionsthiere nach eigenen forschungen in systematischere Reihenfolge bearbeitet. III. Abtheilung. II. Hälfte die Naturgeschichte der Arthrodelen Flagellaten. pp. 1-30, pls I-XXV. Leipzig: Verlag von Wilhelm Engelmann.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Phalacroma is Phalacroma porodictyum F.Stein.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Dinophysis operculata (F.Stein) Balech.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 08 June 2005 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 27 August 2018
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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."). - (09 April 2018) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 August 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 June 2025