Volvox weismannia J.H.Powers 1908
Publication Details
Volvox weismannia J.H.Powers 1908: 152, pl. 24: figs 25, 27; pls
Published in: Powers, J.H. (1908). Further studies in Volvox, with descriptions of three new species. Transactions of the American Microscopical Society 28: 141-175, 4 pls.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Volvox is Volvox globator Linnaeus.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Volvox carteri f. weismannia (J.H.Powers) M.O.P.Iyengar.
Type Information
Type locality: Rocheport, Missouri; (INA 1996) Type: R.H. Wolcott; (INA 1996)
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 28 February 2025
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Nomenclatural note
According to Index Nominum Algarum, the derivation of the epithet weismannia is not explained. - (18 May 2010) - G.M. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 February 2025. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 12 June 2025
