Ktenodiscus minutus (J.Fenner) Molinari & Guiry 2021
Publication Details
Ktenodiscus minutus (J.Fenner) Molinari & Guiry 2021: 2
Published in: Molinari-Novoa, E.A. & Guiry, M.D. (2021). Nomenclatural notes on algae. VI. Validation or replacement of various algal names. Notulae Algarum 186: 1-6.
Request PDFPublication date: 31 March 2021
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Ktenodiscus is Ktenodiscus hungaricus Pantocsek.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Basionym
Pseudopyxilla minuta J.Fenner
Type Information
Denmark: Moler of Fur;
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), very small, minute (Stearn 1983).
Created: 31 March 2021 by E.A. Molinari Novoa.
Last updated: 31 March 2021
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Nomenclatural note
Pseudopyxilla minuta and Pterotheca tuffata were published simultaneously and thus have equal priority, but priority of the former was established by Suto & al. (2009), in accordance with Art. 11.5, by placing P. tuffata in its synonymy - (31 March 2021) - E.A. Molinari Novoa
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 31 March 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 30 June 2025
