Closterium costatum var. westii J.A.Cushman 1905
Publication Details
Closterium costatum var. westii J.A.Cushman 1905: 114
Published in: Cushman, J.A. (1905). A contribution to the desmid flora of New Hampshire. Rhodora 7(78): 111-119.
Publication date: June 1905
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Closterium is Closterium lunula Ehrenberg & Hemprich ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), ribbed, having one or more primary veins or ridges (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 28 February 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 February 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 02 January 2025
