Gloeothece composita (G.M.Smith) Martens & Pankow 1972
Publication Details
Gloeothece composita (G.M.Smith) Martens & Pankow 1972
Published in: Martens, B. & Pankow, H. (1972). Taxonomische Bemerkungen zu einigen Algen aus den Boddengewässern des Darss und des Zingst (südliche Ostsee). Internationale Revue der Gesamten Hydrobiologie 57: 779-800, 16 figs.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Gloeothece is Gloeothece linearis Nägeli.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Rhabdoderma compositum (G.M.Smith) Fedorov.
Source of Synonymy
Fedorov, V.G. (1967). Nonnullae Cyanophyceae e Sibiria occidentali. Novitates Systematicae Plantarum Non Vascularium 4: 11-15.
Basionym
Gloeothece linearis var. composita G.M.Smith
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), ordered, arranged, regular, composed, compound, calm, sedate.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 18 October 2015 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 24 January 2021
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 24 January 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 15 June 2025
