Prirulus gemmus J.W.Snow 1911
Publication Details
Prirulus gemmus J.W.Snow 1911: 363 (as 'gemma')
Published in: Snow, J.W. (1911). Two epiphytic algae. Botanical Gazette 51: 360-368.
Request PDFType Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Prirulus.
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.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 23 October 2011 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 07 December 2017
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 07 December 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 May 2025
