Closterium abruptum f. africanum F.E.Fritsch & Rich 1924
Publication Details
Closterium abruptum f. africanum F.E.Fritsch & Rich 1924: 324, fig. 6 A, B
Published in: Fritsch, F.E. & Rich, F. (1924). Contributions to our knowledge of the freshwater Algae of Africa. 4. Freshwater and subaerial algae from Natal. Transactions of the Royal Society of South Africa 11(1): 297-398.
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 abruptum var. africanum (F.E.Fritsch & Rich) Krieger.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), abrupt (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 18 December 2004 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 21 March 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 21 March 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024