Sphaerellopsis spiralis J.H.Belcher & Swale 1963
Publication Details
Sphaerellopsis spiralis J.H.Belcher & Swale 1963: 217, fig. 1 S, T
Published in: Belcher, J.H. & Swale, E.M.F. (1963). Some new and uncommon British Volvocales. II. British Phycological Bulletin 2: 210-218, 1 fig..
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Sphaerellopsis is Sphaerellopsis crassicauda Korshikov.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Vitreochlamys spiralis (J.H.Belcher & Swale) Alp.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), spiral (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 20 November 2019
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 November 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 April 2024
