Staurastrum muricatum var. acutum West 1890
Publication Details
Staurastrum muricatum var. acutum West 1890: 294, pl. V: fig. 14
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Staurastrum is Staurastrum paradoxum Meyen ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Staurastrum pyramidatum West .
Type Information
Type locality: North Wales: Snowdon; (Index Nominum Algarum)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), covered wiith short, hard points.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 November 2012
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 November 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024