Pyrocystis lunata (Schütt) Schütt
This is a preliminary entry and has not been subject to full verification.
Publication Details
Pyrocystis lunata (Schütt) Schütt
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Pyrocystis is Pyrocystis pseudonoctiluca Wyville-Thompson.
Status of Name
The taxonomic status of this entity requires further investigation.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), crescent-shaped (Stearn 1973).
Created: 07 May 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 23 September 2004
Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.
Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=52692
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 September 2004. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024