Calothrix semiplena C.Agardh, nom. inval. 1827
Publication Details
Calothrix semiplena C.Agardh, nom. inval. 1827: 634
Published in: Agardh, C.A. (1827). Aufzählung einiger in den östreichischen Ländern gefundenen neuen Gattungen und Arten von Algen, nebst ihrer Diagnostik und beigefügten Bemerkungen. Flora oder Botanische Zeitung, Regensburg 10(no. 40 of the second volume): 625-640.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Calothrix is Calothrix confervicola C.Agardh ex Bornet & Flahault.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Lyngbya semiplena J.Agardh ex Gomont.
Source of Synonymy
Silva, P.C., Basson, P.W. & Moe, R.L. (1996). Catalogue of the benthic marine algae of the Indian Ocean. University of California Publications in Botany 79: [i]-xiv, 1-1259.
Type Information
Type locality: Trieste, Italy; (Silva & al. 1996: 40) Holotype: LD; (Silva & al. 1996: 40)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), with semi-double flowers.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 06 February 2001 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 17 July 2014
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Nomenclatural note
Invalid: pre-starting-point name. - (20 February 2014) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 July 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2025
