Sphaerastrum verrucosum Reinsch 1875
Publication Details
Sphaerastrum verrucosum Reinsch 1875: 79, Chlorophyllophyceae pl. XIII: fig. 8
Published in: Reinsch, P.F. (1875 '1874/75'). Contributiones ad algologiam et fungologiam. Vol. 1 pp. [i]-xii, [1]-103, [104, err.], 131 plates [I-III, IIIa, IV-VI, VIa, VII-XII, XIIa, XIII-XX, XXa, XXI-XXXV, XXXVa, XXXVI (Melanophyceae); I-XLII, XLIIa, XLIII-XLVII, XLVIIa, XLVIII-LXI (Rhodophyceae); I-XVIII (Chlorophyllophyceae); I-IX (Fungi)]. Norimbergae [Nürnberg]: Typis Theodor Haesslein.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Sphaerastrum is Sphaerastrum pictum Meyen.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Coelastrum verrucosum (Reinsch) Reinsch.
Source of Synonymy
Ramos, G.J.P., Bicudo, C.E. de M., Góes-Neto, A. & Moura, C.W. do N. (2014). New additions of coccoid green algae to the phycoflora of Brazil and the Neotropics. Acta Botanica Brasilica 28(1): 8-16.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), warty (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 06 March 2003 by Andy Taylor.
Last updated: 17 July 2014
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 July 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 02 January 2025
