Pyrobotrys acuminatus Y.S.R.K.Sarma & R.Shyam 1974
Publication Details
Pyrobotrys acuminatus Y.S.R.K.Sarma & R.Shyam 1974: 121, figs 1-5 (as 'acuminata')
Published in: Sarma, Y.S.R.K. & Shyam, R. (1974). A new member of colonial Volvocales (Chlorophyceae) Pyrobotrys acuminata sp. nov. from India. Phycologia 13: 121-123, 5 figs.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Pyrobotrys is Pyrobotrys incurvus Arnoldi.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Origin of Species Name
Participle A (Latin), acuminate, i.e. tapering gradually or abruptly from inwardly curved sides into a narrow point (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 06 March 2021
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 March 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 10 May 2024
