Staurastrum oligacanthum Brébisson ex W.Archer 1866
Publication Details
Staurastrum oligacanthum Brébisson ex W.Archer 1866: 189
Published in: Archer, W. (1866). Staurastrum oligacanthum and Staurastrum cristatum exhibited. Quarterly Journal of Microscopical Science, New Series 6: 67, 189.
Type 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 cristatum var. oligacanthum (Brébisson ex W.Archer) Coesel & Meesters.
Source of Synonymy
Coesel, P.F.M. & Meesters, J. (2013). European flora of the desmid genera Staurastrum and Staurodesmus. pp. [1]-357, 5 text-figs, 120 pls. Zeist: KNNV Publishing.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 22 June 2020
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 22 June 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 December 2024
