Penium interruptum Brébisson ex Ralfs 1848

Publication Details
Penium interruptum Brébisson ex Ralfs 1848: 151, pl. XXV [25]: fig. 4 a, b

Published in: Ralfs, J. (1848). The British Desmidieae The drawings by Edward Jenner, A.L.S. pp. [i]-xxii, [i], [1]-226, 35 pls. London: Reeve, Benham & Reeve, King William Street, Strand.

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Publication date: 1 Jan 1848

Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Penium is Penium margaritaceum Brébisson ex Ralfs.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of .

Source of Synonymy
Coesel, P.F.M. & Meesters, K.[J.] (2023). Desmids of the Lowlands. 2nd revised & extended edition. pp. [1]-424, 21 figures, 136 plates. Zeist: KNNV Uitgeverij.

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), interrupted, not continued (Stearn 1983).

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 02 April 2003 by Andy Taylor.

Last updated: 26 September 2024

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 26 September 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 15 November 2024

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