Phormidium molle var. minus Gebelein, nom. inval. 1974
Publication Details
Phormidium molle var. minus Gebelein, nom. inval. 1974: 194 (as 'minor')
Published in: Logan, B.W., Hoffman, P. & Gebelein, C.D. (1974). Algal mats, cryptalgal fabrics, and structures, Hamelin Pool, Western Australia. Memoir. American Association of Petroleum Geologists 22: 140-194, 34 figs.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Phormidium is Phormidium lucidum Kützing ex Gomont.
Status of Name
The taxonomic or nomenclatural status (or both) of this entity is in some way unresolved and requires further investigation.
Type Information
Intended type locality locality: Hamelin Pool, Shark Bay, Western Australia; (Logan & al.: 194)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), soft, pliant (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 12 March 2001 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 30 January 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 January 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 April 2024
