A classification of the marine phytoplankton of the world from class to genus

Abstract

A classification of known marine phytoplanktonic organisms is presented. The list is arranged according to class, family and genus, and represents an updated review of extant genera included in the Atlas du Phytoplancton Marin. Nomenclature follows the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature and the full authority citations are given at each taxonomic level. Intended for taxonomists, teachers and researchers, explanatory notes and references to previously published taxonomic studies are provided where necessary.