Arthrodesmus subulatus var. subaequalis West & G.S.West 1912
Publication Details
Arthrodesmus subulatus var. subaequalis West & G.S.West 1912: 110, pl. CXVII [117]: figs 2, 3
Published in: West, W. & West, G.S. (1912). A monograph of the British Desmidiaceae. IV. pp. [i]-xiv, [1]-194, pl. 96-128. London: The Ray Society.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Arthrodesmus is Arthrodesmus convergens Ehrenberg ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Staurodesmus subulatus var. subaequalis (West & G.S.West) Croasdale.
Source of Synonymy
Kouwets, F.A.C. (1999). A check-list of desmids (Chlorophyta, Zygnemaphyceae) of France. Patrimoines Natureles 41: 1-148.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), subulate, awl-shaped, i.e., tapering from a narrow or moderately broad base to a very fine point (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 15 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 30 July 2018
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 July 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 02 January 2025
