Prorocentrum compressum (Bailey) T.H.Abé ex J.D.Dodge 1975
Publication Details
Prorocentrum compressum (Bailey) T.H.Abé ex J.D.Dodge 1975: 110, figs 2 F, 4 H, I; pl. 4 E, F
Published in: Dodge, J.D. (1976 '1975'). The Prorocentrales (Dinophyceae). II. Revision of the taxonomy within the genus Prorocentrum. Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society 71: 103-125, 5 figs, 4 pls.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Prorocentrum is Prorocentrum micans Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Tryblionella compressa (Bailey) Poulin.
Source of Synonymy
Poulin, M., Bérard-Therriault, L., Cardinal, A. & Hamilton, P.B. (1991 '1990'). Les Diatomées (Bacillariophyta) benthiques de substrats durs des eaux marines et saumâtres du Québec. 9. Bacillariaceae. Le Naturaliste Canadien 117(2): 73-101, 114 figs.
Basionym
Pyxidicula compressa Bailey
Type Information
Type locality: St. Augustine, Florida, USA; (Bailey 1851: 40)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), flattened, usually laterally (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 07 May 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 March 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 March 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 03 November 2024