Phythelios ovalis Francé 1894
Publication Details
Phythelios ovalis Francé 1894
Published in: Francé, R. (1894). Recherches sur le genre Phythelios Frenz. Notarisia 1894: 1-5.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Phythelios is Phythelios viridis Frenzel.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Franceia ovalis (Francé) Lemmermann.
Source of Synonymy
Lemmermann, E. (1898). Beiträge zur Kenntnis der Planktonalgen. 1. Hedwigia 37: 303-312.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), oval, elliptical, i.e., broadest at the middle, the sides curved and length:breadth generally 2:1 (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 07 March 2003 by Andy Taylor.
Last updated: 29 August 2014
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 August 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 November 2024
