Pithophora polymorpha var. polyspora C.Hoek 1959
Publication Details
Pithophora polymorpha var. polyspora C.Hoek 1959: 610, fig. 7
Published in: Hoek, C. van den (1959). Caribbean fresh and brackish water Chlorophyta. Blumea 9: 590-625.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Pithophora is Pithophora kewensis Wittrock .
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Pithophora roettleri var. polyspora (C.Hoek) Pankow & Täuscher.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), polymorphous, polymorphic; variable in form (Brown 1954).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 14 August 2017 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 22 May 2018
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 22 May 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 April 2024