Protococcus gigas Kützing 1845
Publication Details
Protococcus gigas Kützing 1845: 145
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Protococcus is Protococcus kermesinus (Wrangel) C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Gloeocystis gigas (Kützing) Lagerheim.
Origin of Species Name
Noun (Latin), A giant (Stearn 1973).
Created: 07 November 2005 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 July 2006
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 July 2006. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024
