Closterium decorum f. gracilius W.M.Maskell 1889
Publication Details
Closterium decorum f. gracilius W.M.Maskell 1889: 30; pl. VI [6]: fig. 58 (as 'gracilior')
Published in: Maskell, W.M. (1889 '1888'). Further notes on the Desmidieae of New Zealand with descriptions of new species. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute 21: 1-32, 5 pls.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Closterium is Closterium lunula Ehrenberg & Hemprich ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Closterium ralfsii var. gracilius (Maskell) Willi Krieger.
Type Information
Syntype localities: "Christchurch ; Kaitoke ; Wellington ; Otaki" [New Zealand]; (Maskell 1889: 30)
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 18 February 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 18 February 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 April 2024