Dinophysis sphaerica F.Stein 1883
Publication Details
Dinophysis sphaerica F.Stein 1883: pl. XX [20]: figs 3-9
Published in: Stein, F. von (1883). Der Organismus der Infusionsthiere nach eigenen forschungen in systematischere Reihenfolge bearbeitet. III. Abtheilung. II. Hälfte die Naturgeschichte der Arthrodelen Flagellaten. pp. 1-30, pls I-XXV. Leipzig: Verlag von Wilhelm Engelmann.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Dinophysis is Dinophysis acuta Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), globose, spherical (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 07 May 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 31 August 2018
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Nomenclatural note
Very little description in plate legend, but validated by analytical figures (see ICN Art. 38.7 "For the purpose of Art. 38.5, prior to 1 January 1908, an illustration with analysis (see Art. 38.9 and 38.10) is acceptable in place of a written description or diagnosis."). - (31 August 2018) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 31 August 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 10 April 2025
