MBAI Memoir No.2: The Dinophyceae of the Indian Seas Part II, Family Peridiniaceae Schutt emend Lindemann

Abstract

In this second part of The Dinophyceae of the Indian Seas, species under them of the Family Peridiniaceae from the Indian Ocean region are described, comprising the genera Diplopsalis Bergh, Peridiniopsis Lemmermann, Preperidinium Mangin, Diplopeltopsis Pavillard, Diplopsalopsis Meunier and Peridinium Ehrenberg. The account deals with the original work of the author and those of earlier workers reproduced here duly acknowledged. One hundred marine species and eighteen fresh, water forms from the region are dealt with ; seven insufficiently known are mentioned. A list of species exclusively (so far) recorded from other seas and oceans is given. Over 50% of known Peridiniaceae occur in the Indian Ocean waters.