Volvox capensis M.F.Rich & Pocock 1933
Publication Details
Volvox capensis M.F.Rich & Pocock 1933: 441, pl. XII [12]: figs C-E; pls XIII, XIV [13, 14]
Published in: Rich, M.F. & Pocock, M.A. (1933). Observations on the genus Volvox in Africa. Annals of the South African Museum 16: 427-471.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Volvox is Volvox globator Linnaeus.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Cape Flats, S. Africa; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), pertaining to the Cape, usually the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 02 May 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 20 May 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 May 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 June 2025
