Leptothrix Kützing, 1843
Lectotype species: Leptothrix ochracea (Roth) Kützing
Publication details: Kützing, 1843: 198
Original publication: Kützing, F.T. (1843). Phycologia generalis oder Anatomie, Physiologie und Systemkunde der Tange. Mit 80 farbig gedruckten Tafeln, gezeichnet und gravirt vom Verfasser. pp. [part 1]: [i]-xxxii, [1]-142, [part 2:] 143-458, 1, err.], pls 1-80. Leipzig: F.A. Brockhaus.
Request PDFType designated in: Buchanan, R.E. (1918). Studies in the Nomenclature and Classification of the Bacteria: VII. The Subgroups and Genera of the Chlamydobacteriales. Journal of Bacteriology 3(3): 301-306.
The most recent alteration to this page was made on 2023-07-17 by E.A. Molinari Novoa.
Taxonomic status: This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Gender: This genus name is currently treated as feminine.
Nomenclatural note
This genus name was originally published as an alga, but is at present applied to Eubacteria. It is retained in botanical nomenclature for purposes of homonymy. - (09 February 2014) - M.D. Guiry
Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.
Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/genus/detail/?genus_id=43605
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 July 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 June 2025
