Volvox bullatus Losana 1829
Publication Details
Volvox bullatus Losana 1829: 11
Published in: Losana, M. (1829). De animalaculis microscopicis seu infusoriis. Sectio secunda. Monomorpha. Memorie della Reale Accademia delle Scienze di Torino 33(1): 1-48, 2 plates.
Publication date: 9 February 1829
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Volvox is Volvox globator Linnaeus.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), bullate, blistered or pukered (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 06 February 2023
Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.
Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=81367
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 February 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024