Chlorococcum vacuolatum R.C.Starr 1954
Publication Details
Chlorococcum vacuolatum R.C.Starr 1954: 143, figs 7-10
Published in: Starr, R.C. (1954 '1953'). Further studies in the genus Chlorococcum Meneghini. Lloydia (Cincinnati) 16: 142-148.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Chlorococcum is Chlorococcum infusionum (Schrank) Meneghini.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Pleurastrum vacuolatum (R.C.Starr) Sciuto, M.A.Wolf, Mistri & Moro.
Source of Synonymy
Sciuto, K., Wolf, M.A., Mistri, M. & Moro, I. (2023). Appraisal of the genus Pleurastrum (Chlorophyta) based on molecular and climate data. Diversity 16(650): 1-31, 14 figs, 2 tables.
Type Information
Type locality: "soil from Cape Flats, South Africa"; (Starr 1954: 146) Notes: Representative culture: Starr Hp-La.
Created: 22 April 2003 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 20 May 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 May 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 05 January 2025