Sphaerocarpus depressus Hassall 1843
Publication Details
Sphaerocarpus depressus Hassall 1843: 186, pl. VII: fig. 11
Published in: Hassall, A.H. (1843). Observations on the genus Mougeotia, on two new genera of freshwater Alga, and on Tyndaridea, with descriptions of species. Annals and Magazine of Natural History, Series 1 12: 180-188, pl. VII [figs 1-20].
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A type species for this genus does not appear to have been designated.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Mougeotia depressa (Hassall) Wittrock.
Type Information
Syntype localities: "Rackham Bogs, Mr. Jenner; Penzance, Mr. Ralfs." [England]; (Hassall 1843: 186)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), depressed.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 31 March 2003 by Andy Taylor.
Last updated: 10 February 2015
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 10 February 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 02 January 2025
