Pleurococcus choloepodis J.Kühn 1864
Publication Details
Pleurococcus choloepodis J.Kühn 1864 (as 'choloepi')
Published in: Welcker, H. (1864). Ueber die Entwicklung und den Bau der Haut und der Haare bei Bradypus, nebst Mittheilungen über eine im Innern des Faulthierhaares lebende Alge. Abhandlungen der Naturforschenden Gesellschaft zu Halle 9: 17-72, 2 pls.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Pleurococcus is Pleurococcus vulgaris (Greville) Meneghini.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Chlorococcum choloepodis (J.Kühn) D.E.Wujek & P.Timpano.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 17 February 2021
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Nomenclatural note
On hair of Choloepos, a sloth. - (17 February 2021) - M.D. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 February 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 June 2025
