Staurastrum tortum f. trigonum G.S.West 1909
Publication Details
Staurastrum tortum f. trigonum G.S.West 1909: 60, pl. 5: figs 3, 4 (as 'trigona')
Published in: West, G. S. (1909). The algae of the Yan Yean Reservoir, Victoria: a biological and ecological study. Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany 39: 1-88.
Request PDFType 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 tortum (Lagerheim & Nordstedt ex Wittrock) West & G.S.West.
Origin of Species Name
Participle A (Latin), twisted (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 31 July 2018 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 01 July 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 01 July 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
