Aegagropila pulvinata K.I.Meyer 1926
Publication Details
Aegagropila pulvinata K.I.Meyer 1926: 416, pl. VI: figs 9, 10, text-fig. 11
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Aegagropila is Aegagropila linnaei Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Cladophora pulvinata (K.I.Meyer) K.I.Meyer.
Type Information
Type locality: Lake Baikal; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), cushion-shaped, strongly convexed (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 23 November 2018
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Nomenclatural note
C. Meyer 1926: 416 (INA). - (23 November 2018) - G.M. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 November 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 July 2025
