Batrachospermum trichofurcatum Sheath & M.L.Vis 1996
Publication Details
Batrachospermum trichofurcatum Sheath & M.L.Vis 1996: 128, figs 9-15
Published in: Vis, M.L. & Sheath, R.G. (1996). Distribution and systematics of Batrachospermum (Batrachospermales, Rhodophyta) in North America. 9. Section Batrachospermum : description of five new species. Phycologia 35: 124-134.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Batrachospermum is Conferva gelatinosa Linnaeus.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Batrachospermum gelatinosum (Linnaeus) De Candolle.
Type Information
Holotype locality: Route 101 in Redwood National Park at Prarie Creek Park, California, U.S.A.; (Vis & Sheath 1996: 128) Holotype: R.G. Sheath CA 18: R.G. Sheath; 18 April 1988; Stream; UBC; A81617 (Vis & Sheath 1996: 128)
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 20 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 April 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 April 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024