Staurastrum brachiatum var. compactum Grönblad 1942
Publication Details
Staurastrum brachiatum var. compactum Grönblad 1942: 40, pl. IV: figs 5-9
Published in: Grönblad, R. (1942). Algen, hauptsächlich Desmidiaceen, aus dem finnischen, norwegischen und schwedischen Lappland. Acta Societatis Scientiarum Fennicae, Nova Series B2(5): 1-46.
Request PDFType 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 laevispinum var. compactum (Grönblad) 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.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), branched at right angles.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 16 September 2013
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 September 2013. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 November 2024
