Symbion americanus Obst, Funch & Kristensen, 2006 | Accepted name (WoRMs) |
Status | senior synonym, original combination |
ICZN valid name | Yes |
Status ref. | Obst, M., P. Funch and R.M. Kristensen, 2006 |
Comment | |
Etymology of Generic name | 'syn' and 'bios' (Greek), i.e., together with and living, in reference to intimate life with its crustacean host. |
Etymology of specific name | Name is in reference to its host, Homarus americanus. |