Physoporella laevis Praturlon 1963
Publication Details
Physoporella laevis Praturlon 1963: 128, pl. 4: figs. 1-7
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Physoporella is Physoporella pauciforata (C.Gümbel) Steinmann.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Oligoporella laevis (Praturlon) Grgasović.
Source of Synonymy
Grgasovic, T. (2022). Taxonomy of the fossil calcareous algae: Revision of genera Physoporella Steinmann and Oligoporella Pia (Dasycladales). Carnets de géologie 22(7): 171-310, 23 figures, 2 tables, 23 plates, 2 appendices.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), smooth, free from uneveness, hairs or roughness (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 11 August 2022
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 11 August 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 June 2025
