Taxonomy and distribution of some Ceratium species in the Antarctic Ocean

Distribution of species of Ceratium in the Antarctic Ocean (south of 45°S) is reported. In this region, 7 species of Ceratium, viz. C. pentagonum, C. lineatum, C. kofoidii, C. minutum, C. fusus, C. horridum and C. petersii were found. C. minutum is new to the Antarctic Ocean. C. pentagonum was predo...

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Main Authors: Tsunemi OKAMOTO, Eiji TAKAHASHI
Format: Report
Language:English
Published: Division of Environmental Science, The Graduate School of Science and Technology, Kobe University/Division of Environmental Science, The Graduate School of Science and Technology, Kobe University 1984
Subjects:
Antarctic
The Antarctic
Antarctic Ocean
Antarc*
Memoirs of National Institute of Polar Research
Polar Research
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Summary:Distribution of species of Ceratium in the Antarctic Ocean (south of 45°S) is reported. In this region, 7 species of Ceratium, viz. C. pentagonum, C. lineatum, C. kofoidii, C. minutum, C. fusus, C. horridum and C. petersii were found. C. minutum is new to the Antarctic Ocean. C. pentagonum was predominant in some specific areas. Limiting factor of distribution of C. fusus in the Antarctic Ocean is discussed.

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