Prasiola elongata H.J.Hu 1984
Publication Details
Prasiola elongata H.J.Hu 1984: 328: pl. 3: figs 1-4
Published in: Wei Yin-xin [Wei, Y.-X.] (1984). Some new green algae from Xizang (Tibet). Acta Phytotaxonomica Sinica 22(5 figs): 321-336.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Prasiola is Prasiola crispa (Lightfoot) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: "Xizang: Cona, in rivulo" [Tibet]; (Wei 1984: 328) Type: J.Y. Chen; 9 August 1974; In rivulo, pH 6; 13°C; HBI; TB74062 (Wei 1984: 328)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), elongated (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 16 April 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 27 August 2019
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 August 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 07 January 2025