Original publication: Kützing, F.T. (1849). Species algarum. pp. [i]-vi, [1]-922. Lipsiae [Leipzig]: F.A. Brockhaus.
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Type species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Tilopteris

Basionym
Conferva mertensii Turner

Type information
Type locality: Yarmouth (Silva 1996-to date).