Kirchneriella africana Pocock 1933
Publication Details
Kirchneriella africana Pocock 1933: 506, fig. 7; pl. XXXV [35]: figs G, H.
Published in: Pocock, M.A. (1933). Volvox and associated algae from Kimberley. Annals of the South African Museum 16: 473-521.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Kirchneriella is Kirchneriella lunaris (Kirchner) Möbius.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Selenoderma africana (Pocock) Fott.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), of or pertaining to Africa.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 26 November 2018
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 26 November 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024
