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Name derivation:
Classification:
Camptylonemopsis T.V.Desikachary, 1948; Eight species are described and currently six recognized. Order Nostocales; Family Scytonemataceae (Komárek 2003, or Microchaetaceae (Guiry 2012).
Morphology:
Unbranched trichomes, blue-green, yellowish or pale grayish blue
Similar genera:
Habitat:
Benthic; epiphytic and epilithic, in unpolluted freshwater areas, mainly tropical and relatively rare. Known from Brazil, China, India, Pakistan, and Russia.
References:
Guiry, M.D. and G.M. Guiry 2013. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. http://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 February 2013. Komárek, J. 2003. Two Camptylonemopsis species (cyanoprokaryotes) from ‘Mata Atlantica” in coastal Brazil. Preslia, Praha 75:223-232.