Polysperma glomeratum (Linnaeus) Vaucher 1803

Publication Details
Polysperma glomeratum (Linnaeus) Vaucher 1803: 99

Published in: Vaucher, J.-P. [É.] (1803). Histoire des conferves d'eau douce. Contenant leurs différens modes de reproduction, et la description de leurs principales espèces, suivie de l'histoire des trémelles et des ulves d'eau douce. pp. [i]-xv, [1]-285 [2], pls I-XVII plates. Genève [Geneva]: chez J.J. Paschoud, Libraire.

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Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Polysperma is Polysperma fluviatile (Linnaeus) Vaucher.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Cladophora glomerata (Linnaeus) Kützing.

Source of Synonymy
Kützing, F.T. (1843). Phycologia generalis oder Anatomie, Physiologie und Systemkunde der Tange. Mit 80 farbig gedruckten Tafeln, gezeichnet und gravirt vom Verfasser. pp. [part 1]: [i]-xxxii, [1]-142, [part 2:] 143-458, 1, err.], pls 1-80. Leipzig: F.A. Brockhaus.

Basionym
Conferva glomerata Linnaeus

Type Information
Type locality: Europe; (Silva & al. 1996: 774)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), clustered in a round mass.

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 28 May 2003 by Elizabeth Moran.

Last updated: 16 November 2022

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 November 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 15 November 2024

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