Name: Sphaerocavum Azevedo and Sant'Anna 2003
Etymology: Sphae.ro’ca.vum. N.L. neut. n. Sphaerocavum, a hollow sphere
Gender, pronunciation (Latin): neuter (stem: Sphaerocav-), spha͡e-RO-ka-wum
Type species: Sphaerocavum brasiliense Azevedo and Sant'Anna 2003
Valid publication:
Azevedo MTDP, Sant'Anna CL. Sphaerocavum, a new genus of planktic Cyanobacteria from continental water bodies in Brazil. Algological Studies 2003; 109:79-92. 
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Nomenclatural status: validly published under the ICN (Botanical Code)
Taxonomic status: correct name
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Number of child taxa with a validly published and correct name: 3
Number of child taxa with a validly published name, including synonyms: 3
Total number of child taxa: 3
| Name | Nomenclatural status | Taxonomic status |
|---|---|---|
| Sphaerocavum brasiliense Azevedo and Sant'Anna 2003 | validly published under the ICN (Botanical Code) | correct name |
| Sphaerocavum leloupii (Kufferath 1950) Azevedo and Sant'Anna 2003 | validly published under the ICN (Botanical Code) | correct name |
| Sphaerocavum microcystiforme (Hindák 1993) Azevedo and Sant'Anna 2003 | 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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