Gonatozygon laeve Hilse 1877
Publication Details
Gonatozygon laeve Hilse 1877: 96/97: no. 1962
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Gonatozygon is Gonatozygon monotaenium De Bary.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Gonatozygon brebissonii var. laeve (Hilse) West & G.S.West.
Source of Synonymy
Kouwets, F.A.C. (1999). A check-list of desmids (Chlorophyta, Zygnemaphyceae) of France. Patrimoines Natureles 41: 1-148.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), smooth, free from uneveness, hairs or roughness (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 June 2009 by David John.
Last updated: 27 January 2025
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 January 2025. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 12 April 2025