Penium laeve (Ralfs) F.Gay
Publication Details
Penium laeve (Ralfs) F.Gay
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Penium is Penium margaritaceum Brébisson ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Tetmemorus laevis Ralfs ex Ralfs.
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 (Latin), smooth, free from uneveness, hairs or roughness (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 06 October 2009 by David John.
Last updated: 06 October 2009
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David John in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 October 2009. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 02 January 2025
