Cosmarium venustum f. minus Wille 1879
Publication Details
Cosmarium venustum f. minus Wille 1879: 43 (as 'minor')
Published in: Wille, N. (1879). Ferskvandsalger fra Novaja Semlja samlede af Dr F. Kjellman paa Nördenskiölds Expedition 1875. Öfversigt af Kongl. Vetenskaps-Adademiens Förhandlingar, Stockholm 36(5): 13-74.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Cosmarium is Cosmarium undulatum Corda ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Cosmarium venustum var. minus (Wille) Willi Krieger & Gerloff.
Source of Synonymy
Krieger, W. & Gerloff, J. (1965). Die Gattung Cosmarium. Lieferung 2: Seiten 113-240, Tafeln 23-42, ausgegeben am 1. April 1965. pp. 113-240, pls 23-42. Weinheim: Verlag von J. Cramer.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), charming.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 30 July 2018
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 July 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 02 January 2025