Euglena polymorpha P.A.Dangeard 1902
Publication Details
Euglena polymorpha P.A.Dangeard 1902: 175, figs 12, 13; pl. III [3]: figs 7-10
Published in: Dangeard, P.-A. (1902 '1901'). Recherches sur les Eugléniens. Le Botaniste 8: 97-357.
Request PDFType Species
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 granulata (G.A.Klebs) F.Schmitz.
Source of Synonymy
Karnkowska-Ishikawa, A., Milanowski, R., Triemer, R.E. & Zakrys, B. (2012). Taxonomic revisions of morphologically similar species from two euglenoid genera: Euglena (E. granulata and E. velata) and Euglenaria (Eu. anabaena, Eu. caudata, and Eu. clavata). Journal of Phycology 48(3): 729-739.
Type Information
Type locality: Botanic Garden (where?); (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), polymorphous, polymorphic; variable in form (Brown 1954).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 27 November 2024
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Luka Sato in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 November 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 11 June 2025
