Ulothrix belkiae K.R.Mattox & H.C.Bold 1962
Publication Details
Ulothrix belkiae K.R.Mattox & H.C.Bold 1962: 22, figs 28-32 (as 'belkae')
Published in: Mattox, K.R., Bold, H.C. (1962). Phycological studies III. The taxonomy of certain ulotrichacean algae.. University of Texas Publications 6222: 1-67, 57 figs.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Ulothrix is Ulothrix tenuissima Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Uronema belkiae (Mattox & H.C.Bold) O'Kelly & Floyd.
Source of Synonymy
O'Kelly, C.J. & Floyd, G.L. (1984). Flagellar apparatus absolute orientations and the phylogeny of the green algae. Biosystems 16: 227-251.
Type Information
Type locality: "Hancock Park, Austin, Texas"; (Mattox & Bold 1962: 23)
Eponomy
Named for "...Professor Ethel C. Reik of Miami University, Oxford, Ohio."
Created: 02 May 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 06 July 2023
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Nomenclatural note
Considered invalid by Lokhorst as a culture was designated as type. Article 8.4 of the St Louis Code of the ICBN specifies: "Type specimens of names of taxa must be preserved permanently and may not be living plants or cultures. However, cultures of fungi and algae, if preserved in a metabolically inactive state (e.g. by lyophilization or deep-freezing), are acceptable as types." The name is, nevertheless, based on a single gathering and the authors say "In spite of their demonstrated inadequacies (Fig. 1-8), herbarium specimens of the taxa discussed in this paper have been prepared and deposited in the Chicago Natural History Museum."That seems sufficient for validity at the time. - (29 June 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 July 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 July 2025
