Calothrix mirabilis (Dillwyn) C.Agardh 1824

Publication Details
Calothrix mirabilis (Dillwyn) C.Agardh 1824: 72

Published in: Agardh, C.A. (1824). Systema algarum. pp. [i]-xxxvii, [1]-312. Lundae [Lund]: Literis Berlingianis [Berling].

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Publication date: probably September 1824

Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Calothrix is Calothrix confervicola C.Agardh ex Bornet & Flahault.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Plectonema mirabile Thuret ex Gomont.

Basionym
Conferva mirabilis Dillwyn

Type Information
Type locality: "On Stones, and the Stems of Hypnum ruscifolium in the Stream which runs through the Wood at Penllergare, near Swansea." [Wales]; (Dillwyn 1808: pl. 96)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), to be wondered at, wonderful, marvellous, extraordinary, admirable (Smith & Lockwood 1933).

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 20 May 2018 by Salvador Valenzuela Miranda.

Last updated: 20 May 2018

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Salvador Valenzuela Miranda in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 May 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024

 
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