Ophiocytium truncatum Lemmermann 1899
Publication Details
Ophiocytium truncatum Lemmermann 1899: 33, pl. IV[4]: figs 26-29
Published in: Lemmermann, E. (1899). Das Genus Ophiocytium Naegeli. Hedwigia 38: 21-38, 4 text-figs; pls III, IV.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Ophiocytium is Ophiocytium apiculatum Nägeli.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Ophiocytium parvulum f. truncatum (Lemmermann) Heering.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), truncate, i.e., ending very abruptly as if cut straight across (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 27 February 2020 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 27 February 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 February 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024