Tessarthonia moniliformis P.J.F.Turpin 1828
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Publication Details
Tessarthonia moniliformis P.J.F.Turpin 1828: 239 (as 'moniliforme')
Type Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Tessarthonia.
Status of Name
The taxonomic status of this entity requires further investigation.
Source of Synonymy
Silva, P.C. (1996-to date). Index Nominum Algarum. pp. Website. Berkeley: University of California.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), moniliform, cylindrical but contracted at regular intervals like a string of beads (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 21 November 2012 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 11 August 2023
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Citing AlgaeBase
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Luka Sato in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 11 August 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 June 2025
