Hypoglossum pygmaeum G.Martens 1871
Publication Details
Hypoglossum pygmaeum G.Martens 1871: 172
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Hypoglossum is Hypoglossum woodwardii Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Caloglossa leprieurii (Montagne) G.Martens.
Type Information
Type locality: salt lakes, Calcutta, India; (Silva & al. 1996: 451) Lectotype (selected by Wynne & Kraft 1985): Kurz-3039; L; 0055708 (Krayesky et al. 2011: 48, 50) Notes: Isolectotype: BM.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), pygmy, dwarf (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 February 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 12 September 2012
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Citing AlgaeBase
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 September 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 15 January 2025
