Chaetococcus violaceus Kützing 1849
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Publication Details
Chaetococcus violaceus Kützing 1849: 51, pl. 94 fig. VIIII [?] b
Type Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Chaetococcus.
Status of Name
The taxonomic status of this entity requires further investigation.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), violet, refers to the blue-red colours nearer blue (Stearn 1973).
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 April 2017
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Citing AlgaeBase
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 April 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 01 May 2024
