Staurastrum orbiculare var. depressum J.Roy & Bisset 1886
Publication Details
Staurastrum orbiculare var. depressum J.Roy & Bisset 1886: 237, pl. 268: fig. 14
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 (lectotype) of the genus Staurastrum is Staurastrum paradoxum Meyen ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Staurastrum ralfsii var. depressum (J.Roy & Bisset) 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), orbicular (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 10 September 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 10 September 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 03 December 2024
