Harpochytrium viride Scherffel 1926
Publication Details
Harpochytrium viride Scherffel 1926: 519, pl. 28: figs 19, 20
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Harpochytrium is Harpochytrium hyalothecae Lagerheim.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Hydrianum viride (Scherffrel) Ettl.
Source of Synonymy
Ettl, H. (1978). Xanthophyceae. In: Süsswasserflora von Mitteleurope. Begründer von A. Pascher. Band 3, Teil 1. (Ettl, H., Gerloff, J & Heynig, H. Eds), pp. [i]-xiv, [1]-530. Jena: VEB Gustav Fischer Verlag.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), green (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 November 2005 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 02 April 2021
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 02 April 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 27 June 2025
