Euglena acus var. acauda Svirenko 1941
Publication Details
Euglena acus var. acauda Svirenko 1941: 757, figs 10, 11
Published in: Svirenko, D.O. (1941). Die botanischen Ergebnisse der Süd-Bugischen Hydrobiologischen Expedition. Archiv für Hydrobiologie Supplement 6: 593-770, 4 figures, 6 plates [XX-XXV], 20 tables, etc.
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The type species (lectotype) of the genus Euglena is Euglena viridis (O.F.Müller) Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Euglena acauda (Svirenko) T.G.Popova.
Source of Synonymy
Starmach, K. (1983). Flora slodkowodna Polski [Freshwater flora of Poland]. Volume 3. Euglenophyta - Eugleniny. pp. [1]-594. Warszawa: Panstwowe Wydawnictwo Naukowe. [in Polish]
Type Information
Type locality: "In einem der Gewässer des Taschlyk, und zwar in den Uferpfützen der oberen seeartigen Ausbreitung oberhab der Domäne "Sommer-Erholung"..." [In one of the waters of the Tashlyk, namely in the puddles on the banks of the upper lake-like expanse above the "Summer Rest" domain...]; (Svirenko 1941: 757)
Origin of Species Name
Noun (Latin), a needle.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 26 November 2002 by Andy Taylor.
Last updated: 19 February 2025
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 19 February 2025. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 30 May 2025
