Leptothrix tomentosa Kützing, nom. inval. 1843
Publication Details
Leptothrix tomentosa Kützing, nom. inval. 1843: 199
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Leptothrix is Leptothrix ochracea (Roth) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Symploca dubia Gomont.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), tomentose, i.e., thickly and evenly covered with short more or less adpressed curled or curved matted hairs (Stearn 1973).
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 01 September 2014
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 01 September 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 May 2024
