Hypheothrix tenax G.Martens, nom. inval. 1871
Publication Details
Hypheothrix tenax G.Martens, nom. inval. 1871: 172
Published in: Martens, G. von (1871). A fifth list of Bengal algae, determined by Dr. G. V. Martens, communicated by S. Kurz, Esq. Proceedings of the Asiatic Society of Bengal 1871: 170-173.
Type Species
A type species for this genus does not appear to have been designated.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Schizothrix calcicola Gomont.
Source of Synonymy
Drouet, F. (1968). Revision of the classification of the Oscillatoriaceae. Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia Monograph 15: i-vi, 1-370, 131 figs.
Type Information
Type locality: India; (Silva & al. 1996: 63)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), holding fast, tough (opposite to fragilis) (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 20 March 2001 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 17 July 2023
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Nomenclatural note
Invalid: pre-starting-point name. - (24 August 2014) - M.D. Guiry
Taxonomic note
According to Silva et al. (1996), the name Hypheothrix tenax has been misapplied to this species by Biswas (1926: 23-24) and the name Schizothrix tenax has been misapplied to this species by Desikachary (1959: 334) - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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Cite this record as:
E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 July 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 17 April 2025
