Planophila terrestris R.D.Groover & A.M.Hofstetter 1969
Publication Details
Planophila terrestris R.D.Groover & A.M.Hofstetter 1969: 75, figs 1-16
Published in: Groover, R.D. & Bold, H.C. (1969). Phycological studies VIII. The taxonomy and comparative physiology of the Chlorosarcinales and certain other edaphic algae. University of Texas Publications 6907: 1-165.
Request PDFPublication date: "April 1, 1969"
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Planophila is Planophila laetevirens Gerneck.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Floydiella terrestris (R.D.Groover & A.M.Hofstetter) Friedl & O'Kelly.
Source of Synonymy
Friedl, T. & O'Kelly, C.J. (2002). Phylogenetic relationships of green algae assigned to the genus Planophila (Chlorophyta): evidence from 18S rDNA sequence data and ultrastructure. European Journal of Phycology 37: 373-384.
Type Information
Type locality: Tennessee; (Friedl & O'Kelly 2002: 384) Type: Soil; (Friedl & O'Kelly 2002: 384)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), growing on the ground or soil, as opposed to rocks or trees (Stearn 1983).
Created: 02 May 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 October 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 October 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 27 December 2024
