Aphanocapsa cruenta Hansgirg 1885
Publication Details
Aphanocapsa cruenta Hansgirg 1885: 16
Published in: Hansgirg, A. (1885). Ein Beitrag zur Kenntniss von der Verbreitung der Chromatophoren und Zellkernen bei den Schizophyceen (Phycochromaceen). Berichte der deutsche botanischen Gesellschaft 3: 14-22.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Aphanocapsa is Aphanocapsa parietina Nägeli.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Porphyridium purpureum (Bory) K.M.Drew & R.Ross.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), bloody.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 06 November 2015 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 28 August 2023
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Citing AlgaeBase
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 August 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024
