Urceolopsis natans G.H.Wailes 1925
Publication Details
Urceolopsis natans G.H.Wailes 1925: 45, pl. I [1]: figs 7, 8
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Urceolopsis is Urceolopsis sabulosa (A.Stokes) A.Stokes.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Urceolus natans (G.H.Wailes) J.Stein.
Source of Synonymy
Stein, J.R. (1976 '1975'). Freshwater algae of British Columbia: the lower Fraser Valley. Syesis 8: 119-184.
Origin of Species Name
Participle (Latin), swimming, floating on or under the surface of the water (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 11 November 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 11 November 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 03 July 2025