Siderocelis hexacosta R.H.Thompson 1952

Publication Details
Siderocelis hexacosta R.H.Thompson 1952: 365, figs 3-5

Published in: Thompson, R.H. (1952). A new genus and new records of algae in the Chlorococcales. American Journal of Botany 39(6): 365-367.

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Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Siderocelis is Siderocelis minor (Naumann) Fott.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Amphikrikos hexacosta (R.H.Thompson) Hindák.

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Description
Cells elliposoidal, 7-13 µm long and 6-9 µm wide. Apical verrucae are small and hemispherical. The equatorial verrucae are elongate and prominent. Reproduction is by 4-8 autospores. The median elongate verrucae distinguish this species from all other described forms.

Created: 22 September 2010 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 05 August 2011

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 August 2011. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024

 
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