Chlorococcum pulchrum P.A.Archibald & Bold, nom. inval. 1970
Publication Details
Chlorococcum pulchrum P.A.Archibald & Bold, nom. inval. 1970: 40, figs 4, 73, 73
Published in: Archibald, P.A. & Bold, H.C. (1970). The classification of three unicellular green algae. Phytomorphology 20: 383-389.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Chlorococcum is Chlorococcum infusionum (Schrank) Meneghini.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Chlorococcum ellipsoideum Deason & Bold.
Type Information
Type locality: ":Soil Irom a peat bog near Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana." [USA]; (Archibald & Bold 1970: 41)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), beautiful, fair, pretty.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 02 May 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 17 May 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 May 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024