Leptothrix tenax (Wolle) Wolle 1887
Publication Details
Leptothrix tenax (Wolle) Wolle 1887: 319
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Leptothrix is Leptothrix ochracea (Roth) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Schizothrix tenax Wolle ex Desikachary.
Basionym
Hypheothrix tenax Wolle
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), holding fast, tough (opposite to fragilis) (Stearn 1973).
Created: 22 March 2005 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 22 March 2005
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Fabio Rindi in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 22 March 2005. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024
