Atractonema tortuosa A.Stokes 1885
Publication Details
Atractonema tortuosa A.Stokes 1885
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Atractonema is Atractonema teres F.Stein.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Menoidium tortuosum (A.Stokes) Lemmermann.
Source of Synonymy
Wołowski, K. (2011). Euglenophyta (Euglenoids). In: The freshwater algal flora of the British Isles. An identification guide to freshwater and terrestrial algae. Second edition. (John, D.M., Whitton, B.A. & Brook, A.J. Eds), pp. 181-239. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), bent or twisted in different directions, involved, complicated (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 17 December 2002 by Andy Taylor.
Last updated: 18 August 2024
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Citing AlgaeBase
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 18 August 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2025
