Lyngbya contorta Lemmermann 1898
Publication Details
Lyngbya contorta Lemmermann 1898: 202, pl. V [5]: figs 10-13
Published in: Lemmermann, E. (1898). Der grosse Waterneverstorfer Binnensee. Eine biologische Studie. Forschungsberichte aus der Biologischen Station zu Plön 6: 166-205, 4 figs, 1 map, pl. V.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Lyngbya is Lyngbya confervoides C.Agardh ex Gomont.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Planktolyngbya contorta (Lemmermann) Anagnostidis & Komárek.
Source of Synonymy
Anagnostidis, K. & Komárek, J. (1988). Modern approach to the classification system of cyanophytes. 3. Oscillatoriales. Archiv für Hydrobiologie, Supplement 80(1-4): 327-472, 35 figs, 13 tables.
Type Information
Type locality: Waterneverstorfer Binnensee (east of Kiel), Germany; (Silva & al. 1996: 61)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), contorted, literally, ‘powerful, vehement, involved’. (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a brackish species.
Created: 17 March 2001 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 12 March 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 March 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 November 2024
