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Species Calothrix elsteri
Name: Calothrix elsteri Komárek et al. 2012
Etymology: els’te.ri. N.L. gen. masc. n. elsteri, named in honor of Josef Elster, Czech biologist
Pronunciation, gender: ELS-te-ri, feminine
Holotype: BRNM HY2360
Valid publication:
Komárek J, Nedbalová L, Hauer T. Phylogenetic position and taxonomy of three heterocytous cyanobacteria dominating the littoral of deglaciated lakes, James Ross Island, Antarctica. Polar Biology 2012; 35:759-774. 
Nomenclatural status: validly published under the ICN (Botanical Code)
Correct name: Brunnivagina elsteri (Komárek et al. 2012) Saraf et al. 2024
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Synonyms:
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Name Kind Brunnivagina elsteri (Komárek et al. 2012) Saraf et al. 2024 homotypic synonym, validly published under the ICN (Botanical Code)
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Notes:
- ❗ Calothrix elsteri is the correct name instead if this species is regarded as a separate species (i.e., if its nomenclatural type is not assigned to another species whose name is validly published, legitimate and not rejected and has priority) within a separate genus Calothrix.
- 🎓 Name mentioned 1 time in PubMed until 2025-09-02.
Parent taxon: Calothrix Agardh ex Bornet and Flahault 1886
Assigned by:
Komárek J, Nedbalová L, Hauer T. Phylogenetic position and taxonomy of three heterocytous cyanobacteria dominating the littoral of deglaciated lakes, James Ross Island, Antarctica. Polar Biology 2012; 35:759-774.
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Record number: 52321
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