Chara monilifera R.E.Peck & Reker 1947
Publication Details
Chara monilifera R.E.Peck & Reker 1947: 4, figs. 12-18
Published in: Peck, R.E. & Reker, C.C. (1947). Cretaceous and Lower Cenozoic Charophyta from Peru. American Museum Novitates 1369: 1-6.
Publication date: 20 November 1947
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Chara is Chara vulgaris Linnaeus.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Maedleriella monilifera (Peck & Reker) Grambast.
Type Information
Peru: Loreto, 16.5 km N. 57 km E. of Contamana Cemetery; (Peck & Reker 1947: 4) Holotype: Norman D. Newell; AMNH; 26408:1 (Peck & Reker 1947: 4)
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), bearing beads, like a rosary.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 16 November 2011 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 21 March 2023
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 21 March 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024