Botrydium pyriforme Kützing 1849
Publication Details
Botrydium pyriforme Kützing 1849: 486
Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1849). Species algarum. pp. [i]-vi, [1]-922. Lipsiae [Leipzig]: F.A. Brockhaus.
Request PDFPublication date: 23-24 July 1849
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Botrydium is Botrydium argillaceum Wallroth.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Geosiphon pyriforme (Kützing) Wettstein.
Source of Synonymy
Wettstein, F. von (1915). Geosiphon Fr. Wettst., eine neue, interessante Siphonee. Österreichische Botanische Zeitschrift 65: 145-156.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), pear-shaped (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 14 February 2017 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 05 February 2024
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Luka Sato in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 February 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 July 2025
