Euastrum compactum Wolle 1884
Publication Details
Euastrum compactum Wolle 1884: 15
Published in: Wolle, F. (1884). Fresh-water algae VIII. Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club 11: 13-17, pl. XLIV [44].
Request PDFPublication date: "February 1884"
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Euastrum is Euastrum ansatum Ehrenberg ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Euastrum elegans var. compactum (Wolle) Willi Krieger.
Source of Synonymy
Bando, T., Nakano, T. & Watanabe, M. (1989). The desmid flora of Kathmandu, Nepal. Bulletin of the National Science Museum, Series B 15(1): 1-25, 8 figures, 1 table.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), compact (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 30 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 09 January 2019
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 09 January 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 02 January 2025
