Penium subtile West & G.S.West 1897
Publication Details
Penium subtile West & G.S.West 1897: 479, pl. 6: figs 8, 9
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Penium is Penium margaritaceum Brébisson ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Actinotaenium subtile (West & G.S.West) Teiling.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), fine, thin, delicate, fine, or precise.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 15 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 17 October 2009
Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.
Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=36501
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
Annette Wilson in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 October 2009. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 December 2024