Lobocystis dichotoma R.H.Thompson 1962
Publication Details
Lobocystis dichotoma R.H.Thompson 1962: 366, figs 8, 9
Published in: Thompson, R.H. (1952). A new genus and new records of algae in the Chlorococcales. American Journal of Botany 39(6): 365-367.
Request PDFType Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Lobocystis.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Shallow, temporary oxbow pond near Lawrence, Kansas; collected 5.X.1949; Notes: Type material No. 49123 preserved in formalin.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), dichotomous, having divisions always in pairs (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 March 2003 by Andy Taylor.
Last updated: 23 January 2025
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Luka Sato in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 January 2025. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2025
