Closterium costatum var. scottii Prescott 1975
Publication Details
Closterium costatum var. scottii Prescott 1975: 43; pl. XXXIII [33]: figs 1-3
Published in: Prescott, G.W., Croasdale, H.T. & Vinyard, W.C. (1975). A synopsis of North American desmids. Part II. Desmidiaceae: Placodermae. Sect. 1. pp. 1-275, 57 pls. Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press.
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
USA: Louisiana: Goodbee.; Notes: Scott Coll. La-12
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), ribbed, having one or more primary veins or ridges (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 28 October 2015 by Salvador Valenzuela Miranda.
Last updated: 28 February 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 February 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024