Scenedesmus bijugatus Kützing, nom. illeg. 1834
Publication Details
Scenedesmus bijugatus Kützing, nom. illeg. 1834: 607
Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1834 '1833'). Synopsis diatomearum oder Versuch einer systematischen Zusammenstellung der Diatomeen. Linnaea 8: 529-620, + pls XIII-XIX [79 figs].
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Scenedesmus is Scenedesmus obtusus Meyen.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Tetradesmus obliquus (Turpin) M.J.Wynne.
Source of Synonymy
Wynne, M.J. & Hallan, J.K. (2016 '2015'). Reinstatement of Tetradesmus G. M. Smith (Sphaeropleales, Chlorophyta). Feddes Repertorium 126: 83-86.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 18 March 2003 by Andy Taylor.
Last updated: 19 March 2020
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Nomenclatural note
Illegitimate: unwarranted change of epithet for Achanthes bijuga Turpin. - (28 May 2007) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 19 March 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 17 April 2025
