Aclistochara rotunda R.E.Peck 1957
Publication Details
Aclistochara rotunda R.E.Peck 1957: 28; pl. 3: fig. 36-39
Published in: Peck, R.E. (1957). North American Mesozoic Charophyta. U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 294(A): 1-44, 8 plates.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Aclistochara is Aclistochara bransonii R.E.Peck.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Porochara kimmeridgensis (Mädler) Mädler.
Type Information
USA: Montana: Fergus County: 1/4 mi s. of Heath Piper formation.;
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), almost circular, with length breadth ratio of about 6 to 5 (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 26 March 2021
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Citing AlgaeBase
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 26 March 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024
