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Chloroplast article rework discussion

I've just started a discussion on the Chloroplast talk page about majorly reworking the article (and maybe reapplying for good article status when done) that people might be interested in (and I'd love people's input and thoughts on). Cyanochic (talk) 04:32, 7 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Possible duplicate pages - Epithallus and epithallium

Ran across the page Epithallium today, which I think is a duplicate (at least as a title/intended topic) of Epithallus. I'm not fluent in multicellular algae structures though. Can anyone confirm this? Cyanochic (talk) 00:27, 13 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

My first instinct was to make Epithallium a redirect, but they don't seem to be describing the same thing. The reference in Epithallium refers to the chief photosynthetic layer, or "epithallium", whereas Epithallus says it is not involved in photosythesis. Are they different structures or is there a difference between different taxa?  —  Jts1882 | talk  10:36, 13 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, I couldn't tell if the first sentence in Epithallus#Structure was referring to epithallus or meristem as non-photosynthetic. ("It is defined as the cells above the intercalary meristem; these are not involved in photosynthesis.") Cyanochic (talk) 17:41, 13 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Upon further reading, I do think they are duplicate pages. The only source in Epithallium states: "Clathromorphum circumscriptum and Cl. compactum bear very peculiar cover cells. In these species, the cover cells are normal in their position above the meristem, a lack of cell fusions, and an apparently thick inner wall. However, they bear abundant chromatophores and form a layer that, in a fully developed plant, ranges from about five to fifteen cells. The cover cells in this case form the chief photosynthetic layer, or "epithallium";"

And Epithallus#Structure specifically mentions the same genus Clathromorphum. The corresponding reference says this " it has been found that the members of Clathromorphum possess a deeply sunken intercalary meristem, and that the overlying, primary photosynthetic tissue is probably homologous with the cover cells of other genera of lithothamnia."

Both of these references are quite old and I couldn't find a newer reference confirming this, but I do think it's enough to make Epithallium redirect to Epithallus. Cyanochic (talk) 18:12, 13 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Cyanobacteria and Melainabacteria discussion

Hey y'all, someone was asking about cyanobacteria/melainabacteria taxonomy over on Talk:Cyanobacteria and I've tried to provide only facts on how to approach it, but I have a big COI (a very strong opinion) on it as a scientist. Might be good to have someone else have take a look/give input as well. Thanks! Cyanochic (talk) Cyanochic (talk) 23:07, 8 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Discussion at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Tree of Life § Can't display some taxa's authorities

 You are invited to join the discussion at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Tree of Life § Can't display some taxa's authorities. Jako96 (talk) 09:56, 6 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Discussion at Talk:Raphidomonadea § Requested move 31 August 2025

 You are invited to join the discussion at Talk:Raphidomonadea § Requested move 31 August 2025. Jako96 (talk) 17:00, 31 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Discussion at Talk:Synurid § Requested move 31 August 2025

 You are invited to join the discussion at Talk:Synurid § Requested move 31 August 2025. Jako96 (talk) 20:03, 31 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Discussion at Talk:Phaeothamniophycidae § Requested move 18 October 2025

 You are invited to join the discussion at Talk:Phaeothamniophycidae § Requested move 18 October 2025. Jako96 (talk) 10:05, 18 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]