Chaetopeltis minor K.Möbius 1888
Publication Details
Chaetopeltis minor K.Möbius 1888: 247
Published in: Möbius, M. (1888). Beitrag zur Kenntniss der Algengattung Chaetopeltis Berthold. Berichte der deutsche botanischen Gesellschaft 6: 245-248, pl. XII [12].
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Chaetopeltis is Chaetopeltis orbicularis Berthold.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Chaetopeltis orbicularis Berthold.
Type Information
Type locality: "Heidelberger botanischen Gartens" on Myriophyllum proserpinacoides [Germany]; (Möbius 1888: 247)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), smaller, inferior, lesser (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 26 November 2019
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 26 November 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024
