Volvox pocockiae R.C.Starr 1970
Publication Details
Volvox pocockiae R.C.Starr 1970: 234, 235, figs 1-17
Published in: Starr, R.C. (1970). Volvox pocockiae, a new species with dwarf males. Journal of Phycology 6: 234-239, 20 figs.
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.
Type Information
Type locality: Mexico: Vera Cruz: Highway 144, km 28; (INA 1996) Type: Arthur E. Dennis; 13.vi.1964; (INA 1996)
Eponomy
Named for Mary Agard Pocock (1886-1977) South African phycologist.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 November 2019
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Citing AlgaeBase
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 November 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 November 2024
