Desmarella moniliformis Kent 1878

Publication Details
Desmarella moniliformis Kent 1878: 155 [expl. pl.], pl. 7: fig. 9

Published in: Kent, W.S. (1878). On a new field for the microscopist. Popular Science Review, Series 2 2: 113-132, pls III and IV.

Type Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Desmarella.

Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), moniliform, cylindrical but contracted at regular intervals like a string of beads (Stearn 1983).

General Environment
This is a freshwatermarine species.

Created: 25 October 2005 by Sandy Lawson.

Last updated: 09 September 2021

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Nomenclatural note
Seemingly originally first introduced without a description, but validated by analytical figures (see ICN Art. 38.7 "For the purpose of Art. 38.5, prior to 1 January 1908, an illustration with analysis (see Art. 38.9 and 38.10) is acceptable in place of a written description or diagnosis."). - (24 August 2016) - M.D. Guiry

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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 09 September 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 01 April 2025