Klebsormidium elegans Lokhorst 1996
Publication Details
Klebsormidium elegans Lokhorst 1996: 28, figs 149-180
Published in: Lokhorst, G.M. (1996). Comparative taxonomic studies on the genus Klebsormidium (Charophyceae) in Europe. Cryptogamic Studies Volume 5. pp. 1-132. Stuttgart: Gustav Fischer.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Klebsormidium is Klebsormidium flaccidum (Kützing) P.C.Silva, Mattox & W.H.Blackwell.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: near Staverden, The Netherlands; (Lokhorst 1996: 28) Type: G.M. Lokhorst; 24 November 1992; algal coat luxuriantly growing on bark on the foot of an oak tree; L; (Hulburt 1956: 28) Notes: Epitype: strain SAG 7.96 designated by Mikhailyuk et al. (2015: 764) to support the type specified above; it is proposed as the authentic strain of K. elegans and is cryopreserved in liquid nitrogen in the SAG. Strain SAG 7-96 was isolated by Lokhorst from the type locality(original number KL 24).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), elegant (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 24 October 2002 by Pavel Škaloud.
Last updated: 08 November 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 November 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 10 January 2025
