Entospira obscura (Ralfs) Kuntze 1898
Publication Details
Entospira obscura (Ralfs) Kuntze 1898: 404
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Entospira is Entospira closteridia Kuntze.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Tortitaenia obscura (Ralfs) Brook.
Source of Synonymy
Silva, P.C. (1996-to date). Index Nominum Algarum. pp. Website. Berkeley: University of California.
Basionym
Spirotaenia obscura Ralfs
Type Information
Type locality: England: Dolgelly and Penzance; Fisher's Castle Tunbridge Wells; (INA 1996) Type: Ralfs; Jenner; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), dark, shady, indisctinct (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 21 June 2012
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Citing AlgaeBase
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 21 June 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 15 November 2024
