Acanthococcus spinosus Reinsch 1886
Publication Details
Acanthococcus spinosus Reinsch 1886: 241, pl. XI [11]: fig. 6 a, b, c
Published in: Reinsch, P.F. (1886). Ueber das Palmellaceeen genus Acanthococcus. Berichte der Deutschen Botanischen Gesellschaft 4: 237-244, pl. XI & XII.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Acanthococcus is Acanthococcus antarcticus Hooker f. & Harvey.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Trochiscia spinosa (Reinsch) Hansgirg.
Source of Synonymy
Hansgirg, A. (1888). Ueber die Süsswasseralgen-Gattungen Trochiscia Ktz. (Acanthococcus Lagrh., Glochiococcus De-Toni) und Tetraëdron Ktz. (Astericium Corda, Polyedrium Näg., Cerasterias Reinsch). Hedwigia 27(5/6): 126-132.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), spiny.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 14 November 2019
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 November 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 10 January 2025
