Name: Planktopedia Pokorny et al. 2026
Etymology: Plank.to.pe’di.a. German neut. n. Plankton, plankton; Gr. n. pedio, field; N.L. fem. n. Planktopedia, highlighting the preference for planktonic habitat and referring to the similarity with Merismopedia
Gender, pronunciation (Latin): feminine (stem: Planktopedi-), plank-to-PE-di-a
Type species: Planktopedia punctata Pokorny et al. 2026
Valid publication:
Pokorny J, Kastovsky J, Stenclova LM. Epitypification of Merismopedia tranquilla (Cyanobacteria) prompts phylogenetic reassessment of the genus and the description of two morphologically similar genera. J Phycol 2026; 0:0. 
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Planktopedia punctata Pokorny et al. 2026 | validly published under the ICN (Botanical Code) | correct name |
Parent taxon: Microcystaceae Elenkin 1933
Assigned by:
Pokorny J, Kastovsky J, Stenclova LM. Epitypification of Merismopedia tranquilla (Cyanobacteria) prompts phylogenetic reassessment of the genus and the description of two morphologically similar genera. J Phycol 2026; 0:0. 🇨🇿
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