Nostoc planctonicum V.S.Poretzky & Tschernov 1929
Current name:
Nostoc caeruleum var. planctonicum (Poretzky & Tschernov) B.A.Whitton
Prox. Woodwalton Fen NNR, Huntingdon, UK, in a pond. - 07 May 2006. C.F.Carter (chris.carter@6cvw.freeuk.com)
Publication Details
Nostoc planctonicum V.S.Poretzky & Tschernov 1929: 553, figs 1-10
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Nostoc is Nostoc commune Vaucher ex Bornet & Flahault.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Nostoc caeruleum var. planctonicum (Poretzky & Tschernov) B.A.Whitton.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), planktonic.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 06 March 2024
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 March 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024
