''Geitlerinema'' is a genus of

cyanobacteria Cyanobacteria ( ) are a group of autotrophic gram-negative bacteria that can obtain biological energy via oxygenic photosynthesis. The name "cyanobacteria" () refers to their bluish green (cyan) color, which forms the basis of cyanobacteri ...

belonging to the family

Coleofasciculaceae The Coleofasciculaceae are a family of cyanobacteria Cyanobacteria ( ) are a group of autotrophic gram-negative bacteria that can obtain biological energy via oxygenic photosynthesis. The name "cyanobacteria" () refers to their bluish g ...

. The genus was first described by K. Anagnostidis in 1989. The genus name of ''Geitlerinema'' is in honour of

Lothar Geitler Lothar Geitler (18 May 1899 – 1 May 1990) was an Austrian botanist and cytologist. He was born in Vienna. His main research interests included blue-green algae (Cyanophyta), diatoms, lichen symbioses and chromosome structure. The cyanobacter ...

(1899 – 1990), who was an Austrian botanist and

cytologist Cell biology (also cellular biology or cytology) is a branch of biology that studies the structure, function, and behavior of cells. All living organisms are made of cells. A cell is the basic unit of life that is responsible for the living an ...

. The genus has

cosmopolitan distribution In biogeography, a cosmopolitan distribution is the range of a taxon that extends across most or all of the surface of the Earth, in appropriate habitats; most cosmopolitan species are known to be highly adaptable to a range of climatic and en ...

. Species: * '' Geitlerinema amphibium'' * '' Geitlerinema splendidum''

References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q27438704 Oscillatoriales Cyanobacteria genera