Chroolepus elongatus Zeller 1873
Publication Details
Chroolepus elongatus Zeller 1873: 190
Published in: Zeller, G. (1873). Algae collected by Mr. S. Kurz in Arracan and British Burma, determined and systematically arranged by Dr. G. Zeller. Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal 42(2): 175-193.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Chroolepus is Chroolepus jolithus (Linnaeus) C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Trentepohlia elongata (Zeller) De Toni.
Source of Synonymy
De Toni, G.B. (1889). Sylloge algarum omnium hucusque cognitarum. Vol. I. Chlorophyceae. pp. [3]-12, [i]-cxxxix, 1-1315. Patavii [Padua]: Sumptibus auctoris.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), elongated (Stearn 1983).
Created: 12 November 2002 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 22 March 2018
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Habitat note
Known from tree bark in tropical rainforests in Asia. - (22 March 2018) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 22 March 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 08 June 2025
