Staurastrum spiculiferum G.M.Smith, nom. illeg. 1924
Publication Details
Staurastrum spiculiferum G.M.Smith, nom. illeg. 1924: 82, pl. 71: figs 16-20
Published in: Smith, G.M. (1924). Phytoplankton of the Inland Lakes of Wisconsin. Part II Desmidiaceae. Bulletin of the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey 57 Part II: 1-227.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Staurastrum is Staurastrum paradoxum Meyen ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Staurastrum spiculosum A.M.Scott & Grönblad.
Source of Synonymy
Kouwets, F.A.C. (1999). A check-list of desmids (Chlorophyta, Zygnemaphyceae) of France. Patrimoines Natureles 41: 1-148.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 30 October 2015
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 October 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 November 2024
