Ulothrix flexuosa Schussnig 1915
Publication Details
Ulothrix flexuosa Schussnig 1915: 433, pl. II: figs 1, 2, 4, 19, 23
Published in: Schussnig, B. (1915). Algologische Abhandlungen. Über einige neue und seltene Chlorophyceen der Adria. Sitzungsberichte der Kaiserlichen Akademie der Wissenschaften in Wien Mathematisch-naturwissenschaftliche Klasse 124: 425-455, pls I-IV.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Ulothrix is Ulothrix tenuissima Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Ulothrix subflaccida Wille.
Source of Synonymy
Cormaci, M., Furnari, G., & Alongi, G. (2014). Flora marina bentonica del Mediterraneo: Chlorophyta. Bollettino dell'Accademia Gioenia di Scienze Naturali di Catania 47: 11-436.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), zigzag, bent alternately in opposite directions (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwatermarine species.
Created: 29 July 2011 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 30 June 2015
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Taxonomic note
Cormaci, Furnari & Alongi (2014: 76) consider this entity to be conspecific with Ulothrix subflaccida Wille. - (30 June 2015) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 June 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 July 2025
