Leptothrix amethystea Kützing, nom. inval. 1847

Publication Details
Leptothrix amethystea Kützing, nom. inval. 1847: 291

Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1847). Diagnosen und Bemerkungen zu neuen oder kritischen Algen. Botanische Zeitung 5: 1-5, 22-25, 33-38, 52-55, 164-167, 177-180, 193-198, 219-223.

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Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Leptothrix is Leptothrix ochracea (Roth) Kützing.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Schizothrix calcicola Gomont.

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), amethyst, violet, also applied to the colour range between purple and violet (Stearn 1973).

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 17 July 2023

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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 July 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024

 
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