Leptophycus gracilis J.H.Johnson 1940
Publication Details
Leptophycus gracilis J.H.Johnson 1940: 586, pl. 6: figs. 1-3, pl. 7: fig. 3
Published in: Johnson, J.H. (1940). Lime-secreting algae and algal limestones from the Pennsylvanian of central Colorado. Geological Society of America Bulletin 51(4): 571–595, 4 figures, 1 table, 10 plates.
Request PDFPublication date: 1 April 1940
Type Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Leptophycus.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Cyanoleptophycus gracilis (J.H.Johnson) Molinari & Guiry.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), thin, slender (Stearn 1973).
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 July 2021
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 July 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 07 May 2024
