Closterium robustum W.N.Hastings 1892
Publication Details
Closterium robustum W.N.Hastings 1892: 154, pl. I: fig. 4
Published in: Hastings, W.N. (1892). New desmids from New Hampshire. American Monthly Microscopical Journal 13: 153-155.
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 ehrenbergii Meneghini ex Ralfs.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), strong growing, strong-growing, or stout.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 17 February 2024
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Luka Sato in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 February 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024