Chrysococcus ovalis Lackey 1938
Publication Details
Chrysococcus ovalis Lackey 1938: 622, figs. 6, 7
Published in: Lackey, J.B. (1938). Scioto River forms of Chrysococcus. American Midland Naturalist 20(3): 619-623.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Chrysococcus is Chrysococcus rufescens Klebs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Kephyrion ovale (Lackey) Huber-Pestalozzi.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), oval, elliptical, i.e., broadest at the middle, the sides curved and length:breadth generally 2:1 (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 25 January 2007 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 24 July 2024
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Luka Sato in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 24 July 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 November 2024
