Chaetophora pellicula Kjellman 1883
Publication Details
Chaetophora pellicula Kjellman 1883: 352, pl. 31: figs 4-7
Published in: Kjellman, F.R. (1883). Norra Ishafvets algflora [Northern Arctic Ocean algalflora]. Vega-expeditionens Vetenskapliga Iakttagelser 3: 1-431, pls 1-31.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Chaetophora is Chaetophora lobata Schrank.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Pleurocladia lacustris A.Braun.
Origin of Species Name
Noun (Latin), pellicula f (genitive pelliculae); first declension (Diminutive of: pellis); small skin or hide.
General Environment
This is a brackish species.
Created: 24 July 1996 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 November 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 November 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024
