Pyrocystis apiculata F.J.R.Taylor 1976
Publication Details
Pyrocystis apiculata F.J.R.Taylor 1976: 199, pl. 39: fig. 474
Published in: Taylor, F.J.R. (1976). Dinoflagellates from the International Indian Ocean Expedition: A report on material collected by the R.V. "Anton Bruun". Bibliotheca Botanica 132: 1-234, 46 pls, 5 charts, 5 tables.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Pyrocystis is Pyrocystis pseudonoctiluca Wyville-Thompson.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), ending abruptly in a sharp point or apiculum (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 04 July 2005 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 03 April 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 03 April 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024
