Closterium navicula var. inflatum (W.West & G.S.West) Croasdale 2010
Publication Details
Closterium navicula var. inflatum (W.West & G.S.West) Croasdale 2010: 170, pl. 67: figs 12-15
Published in: Prescott, G.W., Croasdale, H.T. & Vinyard, W.C. (1975). A synopsis of North American desmids. Part II. Desmidiaceae: Placodermae. Sect. 1. pp. 1-275, 57 pls. Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Closterium is Closterium lunula Ehrenberg & Hemprich ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Closterium navicula var. crassum (West & G.S.West) Grönblad.
Basionym
Penium navicula var. inflatum West & G.S.West
Origin of Species Name
Noun (Latin), diminutive of navis, a ship; a small vessel, a boat, skiff (Lewis & Short 1890).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 28 June 2010 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 21 December 2016
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 21 December 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024