Batrachospermum fruticulosum K.M.Drew 1946
Publication Details
Batrachospermum fruticulosum K.M.Drew 1946: 340, pl. VIII [8]
Published in: Drew, K.M. (1946). Anatomical observations on a new species of Batrachospermum. Annals of Botany NS 10: 339-352.
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 Sheathia confusa (Bory) Salomaki & M.L.Vis.
Source of Synonymy
Kumano, S. (2002). Freshwater red algae of the world. pp. [i-ii], i-xiv, 1-375 [p. 375 is an Addendum], pls 1-199. Bristol: Biopress Limited.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), small and shrubby.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 20 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 30 June 2017
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 June 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 05 December 2024
