Geitlerinema acuminatum f. tenuis Parukutty 1939
Publication Details
Geitlerinema acuminatum f. tenuis Parukutty 1939
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Geitlerinema is Geitlerinema splendidum (Gomont) Anagnostidis.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Geitlerinema acuminatum Anagnostidis.
Source of Synonymy
Komárek, J. & Anagnostidis, K. (2005). Süßwasserflora von Mitteleuropa. Cyanoprokaryota. Oscillatoriales. Vol. 19/2 pp. 759, 1010 figures. München: Elsevier Spektrum Akademischer Verlag.
Origin of Species Name
Participle A (Latin), acuminate, i.e. tapering gradually or abruptly from inwardly curved sides into a narrow point (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 24 February 2014 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 24 February 2014
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 24 February 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 10 July 2025