Compsopogon tenellus Y.J.Ling & S.L.Xie 1998
Publication Details
Compsopogon tenellus Y.J.Ling & S.L.Xie 1998: 81, pl. 1: figs 1-7
Published in: Xie, S.-L. & Ling, Y.-J. (1998). Two new species of Compsopogon (Rhodophyta) from Shanxi and Guangxi, China. Acta Phytotaxonomica Sinica 36: 81-83.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Compsopogon is Compsopogon caeruleus (Balbis ex C.Agardh) Montagne.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Compsopogon caeruleus (Balbis ex C.Agardh) Montagne.
Source of Synonymy
Necchi, O., Jr., Fo, A.S.G., Salomaki, E.D., West, J.A. Aboal, M. & Vis, M.L. (2013). Global sampling reveals low genetic diversity within Compsopogon (Compsopogonales, Rhodophyta). European Journal of Phycology 48(2): 152-162.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), delicate (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 19 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 08 June 2014
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 June 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 November 2024
