Phormidium africanum f. elongatum Thomas & Gonzalves 1965
Publication Details
Phormidium africanum f. elongatum Thomas & Gonzalves 1965: 52
Published in: Thomas, J. & Gonzalves, E.A. (1965). Thermal algae of Western India - I (Algae of the hot spring at Akloli and Ganesh Puri). Hydrobiologia 25: 330-340.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Phormidium is Phormidium lucidum Kützing ex Gomont.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Leptolyngbya elongata (Thomas & Gonzalves) Anagnostidis.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), of or pertaining to Africa.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 26 October 2005 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 27 March 2014
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 March 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 30 April 2024
