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Etymology: Van.hoef.fe’ni.a. N.L. fem. n. Vanhoeffenia, named to honor Ernst Vanhöffen, German biologist
Gender, pronunciation: feminine (stem: Vanhoeffeni-), wan-ho͡ef-FE-ni-a
Type species: Vanhoeffenia antarctica Wille 1924
Valid publication: Wille N. Süsswasseralgen von der deutschen Südpolar-Expedition auf dem Schiff "Gauss". In: Drygalski Ev (eds), Deutsche Sudpolar-Expedition 1901-1903. Bd. VIII, G. Reimer, Berlin, 1924, p. 373-444.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vanhoeffenia antarctica Wille 1924 | validly published under the ICN (Botanical Code) | correct name |
Parent taxon: Entophysalidaceae Geitler 1925
Assigned by: Komarek J, Golubic S. Guide to the Nomenclature and formal taxonomic treatment of oxyphototroph prokaryotes (Cyanoprokaryotes). Unknown Publisher, Unknown City, 1990.
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Record number: 17881