Closterium pritchardianum W.Archer 1862

Publication Details
Closterium pritchardianum W.Archer 1862: 250, pl. XII [12]: figs 25-27

Published in: Archer, W. (1862). Description of a new species of Cosmarium (Corda), of Staurastrum (Meyen), of two new species of Closterium (Nitzch), and of Spirotaenia (Breb.). Quarterly journal of microscopical science, new series 2: 247-255, plate 12.

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Publication date: 1862

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.

Type Information
Syntype localities: pool at top of Howth [Hill, Co. Dublin]; several pools, Dublin Mountains; (Archer 1862: 250)

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 28 February 2024

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