Pterosperma ovatum Pouchet 1893
Publication Details
Pterosperma ovatum Pouchet 1893: 178, adnot., fig. 18 B
Published in: Pouchet, G. (1893). Histoire naturelle. In: Voyage de "La Manche" à l'Ile Jan Mayen et au Spitzberg (juillet-aôut 1892). Nouvelles Archives des Missions Scientifiques et Littéraires 5(10): 155-217.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Pterosperma is .
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Trochiscia ovata (Pouchet) Lemmermann.
Source of Synonymy
Lemmermann, E. (1903). Das Phytoplankton des Meeres. II. Beitrag. Abhandlungen herausgegeben vom Naturwissenschaftlichen Verein zu Bremen 17(Heft II): 341-418.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), ovate (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 12 April 2021 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 12 April 2021
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 April 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 10 January 2025
