Ophiocytium terrestre J.Heyward 1932
Publication Details
Ophiocytium terrestre J.Heyward 1932
Published in: Heyward, J. (1932). Two species of Ophiocytium in Victoria - O. terrestre, n. sp., and O. arbuscula Rabenh. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria, New Series 45(2): 165-171.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Ophiocytium is Ophiocytium apiculatum Nägeli.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), growing on the ground or soil, as opposed to rocks or trees (Stearn 1973).
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 17 April 2014
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 April 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024
