Rhombocystis complanata Komárek 1983
Publication Details
Rhombocystis complanata Komárek 1983: 104, 175, pl. 12: 27
Published in: Komárek, J. (1983). Contributions to the Chlorococcal algae of Cuba. Nova Hedwigia 37: 65-180, 38 pls.
Type Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Rhombocystis.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: "In plancton lacus San Juan in montes Sierra Rosario, Cuba" [Sierra Rosario, Las Terrazas; prov. Habana]; (Komárek 1983: 175) Iconotypus: pl. 12: 27: planktonic in muddy waters of reservoir; (Komárek 1983: 175)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), flattened out, usually in one plane (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 27 September 2004 by Robert Wilkes.
Last updated: 24 June 2021
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 24 June 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 02 May 2024
