Protococcus viridis C.Agardh 1824
Publication Details
Protococcus viridis C.Agardh 1824: 13
Published in: Agardh, C.A. (1824). Systema algarum. pp. [i]-xxxvii, [1]-312. Lundae [Lund]: Literis Berlingianis [Berling].
Request PDFPublication date: probably September 1824
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Protococcus is Protococcus kermesinus (Wrangel) C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Desmococcus olivaceus (Persoon ex Acharius) J.R.Laundon.
Source of Synonymy
Ettl, H. & Gärtner, G. (1995). Syllabus der Boden-, Luft- und Flechtenalgen. pp. i-vii, 1-721. Stuttgart: Gustav Fischer.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), green (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 15 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 24 July 2018
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 24 July 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 05 January 2025
