Docidium asperum Brébisson ex Ralfs 1848
Publication Details
Docidium asperum Brébisson ex Ralfs 1848: 158, pl. 26: fig. 6
Published in: Ralfs, J. (1848). The British Desmidieae The drawings by Edward Jenner, A.L.S. pp. [i]-xxii, [i], [1]-226, 35 pls. London: Reeve, Benham & Reeve, King William Street, Strand.
Publication date: 1 Jan 1848
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Docidium is Docidium baculum Brébisson ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Gonatozygon asperum (Ralfs) Rabenhorst.
Source of Synonymy
Kouwets, F.A.C. (1999). A check-list of desmids (Chlorophyta, Zygnemaphyceae) of France. Patrimoines Natureles 41: 1-148.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), rough.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 05 June 2009 by David John.
Last updated: 14 May 2021
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 May 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 November 2024