Microcoleus dillwynii Harvey, nom. inval. 1841
Publication Details
Microcoleus dillwynii Harvey, nom. inval. 1841: 169 (as 'Microcoleus ? dillwynii')
Published in: Harvey, W.H. (1841). A manual of the British algae: containing generic and specific descriptions of the known British species of sea-weeds and of Confervae both marine and fresh-water. pp. [i-v]-lvii, [1]-229. London: John Van Voorst.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Microcoleus is Microcoleus vaginatus Gomont.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Desmonema dillwynii (Harvey) Berkeley & Thwaites.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 19 August 2014 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 05 January 2019
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 January 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 May 2024