Volvulina compacta H.Nozaki 1990
Publication Details
Volvulina compacta H.Nozaki 1990: 411, figs 1-30
Published in: Nozaki, H. & Kuroiwa, T. (1990). Volvulina compacta sp. nov. (Volvocaceae, Chlorophyta) from Nepal. Phycologia 29: 410-417.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Volvulina is Volvulina steinii Playfair.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Gaunsli, Kathmandu, Nepal; (Nozaki & Kuroiwa 1990: 411) Holotype: Fig. 1: Dr. M. Watanabe; September 1986; soil sample from paddy field; (Nozaki & Kuroiwa 1990: 411)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), compact (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 02 November 2020
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 02 November 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
