Phormidium truncatum var. thermale J.J.Copeland 1936
Publication Details
Phormidium truncatum var. thermale J.J.Copeland 1936: 181
Published in: Copeland, J.J. (1936). Yellowstone thermal Myxophyceae. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 36: 1-232.
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 copelandii Anagnostidis.
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: 26 October 2005 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 27 March 2014
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 March 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024