Calothrix obscura P.Crouan & H.Crouan 1852
Publication Details
Calothrix obscura P.Crouan & H.Crouan 1852: 339
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Calothrix is Calothrix confervicola C.Agardh ex Bornet & Flahault.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Lyngbya obscura P.Crouan & H.Crouan ex Gomont.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), dark, shady, indisctinct (Stearn 1973).
Created: 21 September 2005 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 21 September 2005
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Fabio Rindi in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 21 September 2005. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024