Phormidium truncatum Lemmermann 1908
Publication Details
Phormidium truncatum Lemmermann 1908: 189, no fig.
Published in: Lemmermann, E. (1908). Algologische Beiträge VI. Archiv für Hydrobiologie und Planktonkunde: neue Folge der Forschungsberichte aus der Biologischen Station zu Plön 4: 165-192.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Phormidium is Phormidium lucidum Kützing ex Gomont.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Leptolyngbya truncata (Lemmermann) Anagnostidis & Komárek.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), truncate, i.e., ending very abruptly as if cut straight across (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 18 January 2005 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 19 March 2014
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 19 March 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024