Batrachospermum atrum (Hudson) Harvey 1841

Torularia atra (Hudson) M.J.Wynne

Current name: Torularia atra (Hudson) M.J.Wynne
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Publication Details
Batrachospermum atrum (Hudson) Harvey 1841: 120

Published in: Harvey, W.H. (1841). A manual of the British algae: containing generic and specific descriptions of the known British species of sea-weeds and of Confervae both marine and fresh-water. pp. [i-v]-lvii, [1]-229. London: John Van Voorst.

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Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Batrachospermum is Conferva gelatinosa Linnaeus.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Torularia atra (Hudson) M.J.Wynne.

Basionym
Conferva atra Hudson

Type Information
Type locality: Little well, Gors Bach, between Llanfaethly and Trefadog, Wales; (Entwisle & Foard 2007: 16) Lectotype (BM Sloane Herbarium H.S. 229, 59, RH 118) designated by (Sheath et al. 1993: 720): D. Brewer; prior to 1741; BM; Sloane Herbarium (Entwisle & Foard 2007: 16)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), dull black (as opposed to niger, shining black); dark.

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 31 May 2021

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 31 May 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024

 
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