Pirula gemmata J.W.Snow 1912

Publication Details
Pirula gemmata J.W.Snow 1912: 347

Published in: Snow, J.W. (1912). Two epiphytic algae: a correction. Botanical Gazette 53: 347 only.

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Type Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Pirula.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Heterococcus gemmatus (J.W.Snow) Bourrelly.

Source of Synonymy
Bourrelly, P. (1968). Les algues d'eau douce. Initiation à la systématique. Tome II: Les Algues jaunes et brunes Chrysophycées, Phéophycés, Xanthophycées et Diatomées. pp. [1-11] 12-399, Annex [400-406] 407-517, 114 pls. Paris: Société Nouvelle des Éditions Boubée.

Basionym
Prirulus gemmus J.W.Snow

Origin of Species Name
Participle A (Latin), having been budded..

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 23 October 2011 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 15 March 2018

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Taxonomic note
"Unrevised taxon" (Skaloud et al. 2018: 83). - (15 March 2018) - M.D. Guiry

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 March 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 May 2025

 
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