Oscillatoria caerulescens Gicklhorn 1921
Publication Details
Oscillatoria caerulescens Gicklhorn 1921: 4, fig. 1 a-c, f
Published in: Gicklhorn, J. (1921). Über den Blauglanz zweier neuer Oscillatorien. Österreichische Botanische Zeitschrift 70(1-2): 1-29.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Oscillatoria is Oscillatoria princeps Vaucher ex Gomont.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Phormidium caerulescens (Gicklhorn) Anagnostidis.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), becoming sky-blue (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 30 March 2005 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 20 August 2019
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 August 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 27 April 2024