Filoprotococcus Explained

Filoprotococcus is a genus of green algae in the order Ulotrichales. It was once regarded as a synonym of Trichosarcina.^[1] However, it is now accepted as a genus in its own right, and Trichosarcina is considered taxonomically uncertain.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Book: Cole. Kathleen M.. Sheath. Robert G.. Biology of the Red Algae. 396–399. Cambridge University Press. 1990. 978-0-521-34301-5.
2. Web site: Genus: Trichosarcina taxonomy browser . AlgaeBase version 4.2 World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway . 2018-04-10 . Guiry, M.D. . Guiry, G.M. . amp . 2007 .