Morphological and phylogenetic data do not support the split of Alexandrium into four genera.
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The morphological data presented for genus characterization also do not convincingly support taxa delimitations. The combination of weak molecular phylogenetics and the lack of diagnostic traits (i.e., autapomorphies) render the applicability of the concept of limited use. …
The morphological data presented for genus characterization also do not convincingly support taxa delimitations. The combination of w …