Onychonema filiforme (Ralfs) J.Roy & Bisset 1886
Current name:
Sphaerozosma filiforme Ralfs
Kelly Hall Tarn, Cumbria UK. - 23 October 2009. C.F.Carter (chris.carter@6cvw.freeuk.com)
Publication Details
Onychonema filiforme (Ralfs) J.Roy & Bisset 1886: 242
Published in: Roy, J. & Bisset, J.P. (1886). Notes on Japanese desmids. - No. I. Journal of Botany, London 24: 193-196, 237-242.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Onychonema is Onychonema uncinatum Wallich.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Sphaerozosma filiforme Ralfs.
Source of Synonymy
Coesel, P.F.M. & Meesters, K.[J.] (2023). Desmids of the Lowlands. 2nd revised & extended edition. pp. [1]-424, 21 figures, 136 plates. Zeist: KNNV Uitgeverij.
Basionym
Sphaerozosma filiforme Ralfs
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), thread-like (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 26 September 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 26 September 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 05 October 2024
