Tenua hystrix Eisenack
Publication Details
Tenua hystrix Eisenack
Type Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Tenua.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), porpucine-like, bristly or spiny (Neal 1993).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 04 March 2024
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Citing AlgaeBase
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 04 March 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 May 2025
