Category, proposed as: genus, gen. nov.
Etymology: Ha’ly.thrix. Gr. fem. n. halysis, chain; Gr. fem. n. thrix, a hair; N.L. fem. n. Halythrix, a chain-like filament [probably better: Halysothrix]
Gender, pronunciation (Latin): feminine (stem: Halytrich-), HA-ly-thrix
Type species: Halythrix nodosa Schopf 1968
Valid publication: Schopf JW. Microflora of the Bitter Springs Formation, Late Precambrian, central Australia. J. Paleontol. 1968; 42:651-688.
Nomenclatural status: validly published under the ICN (Botanical Code)
Taxonomic status: correct name
Number of child taxa with a validly published and correct name: 1
Number of child taxa with a validly published name, including synonyms: 1
Total number of child taxa: 1
| Name | Nomenclatural status | Taxonomic status |
|---|---|---|
| Halythrix nodosa Schopf 1968 | validly published under the ICN (Botanical Code) | correct name |
Parent taxon: Oscillatoriaceae Engler 1898
Assigned by: Schopf JW. Microflora of the Bitter Springs Formation, Late Precambrian, central Australia. J. Paleontol. 1968; 42:651-688.
Linking: To permanently link to this page, use https://doi.org/10.83108/rn.35135Link copied to clipboard
