Botryochloropsis similis H.R.Preisig & C.Wilhelm 1989
Publication Details
Botryochloropsis similis H.R.Preisig & C.Wilhelm 1989: 68, figs 1-11
Published in: Preisig, H.R. & Wilhelm, C. (1989). Ultrastructure, pigments and taxonomy of Botryochloropsis similis gen. et. sp. nov. (Eustigmatophyceae). Phycologia 28: 61-69.
Request PDFType Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Botryochloropsis.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Zurich, Switzerland ; (Preisig & Wilhelm 1989: 68) Holotype: Fig. 4 (epitype) 13.xii.1985 ; in watertank in greenhouse of Botanic Garden; (Preisig & Wilhelm 1989: 68)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), like, resembling, similar (Sreenivasa Rao 1965).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 30 June 2010
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 June 2010. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 May 2024
