Calothrix compacta C.C.Jao, nom. illeg. 1939
Publication Details
Calothrix compacta C.C.Jao, nom. illeg. 1939: 223, pl. 4: fig. 1
Published in: Jao, C.-C. (1940 '1939'). Studies on the freshwater algae of China. IV. Subaerial and aquatic algae from Nanyoh, Hunan. Sinensia 10: 161-239, pls 1, 2.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Calothrix is Calothrix confervicola C.Agardh ex Bornet & Flahault.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Calothrix sinica Molinari & Guiry.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), compact (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 04 August 2009 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 29 June 2021
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 June 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024
