Chrysococcus ovale Lackey 1938
Publication Details
Chrysococcus ovale Lackey 1938
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Chrysococcus is Chrysococcus rufescens Klebs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Kephyrion ovale (Lackey) Huber-Pestalozzi.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), oval, elliptical, i.e., broadest at the middle, the sides curved and length:breadth generally 2:1 (Stearn 1973).
Created: 25 January 2007 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 25 January 2007
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 25 January 2007. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024