Sphaerastrum echinatum Meneghini 1837
Publication Details
Sphaerastrum echinatum Meneghini 1837
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Sphaerastrum is Sphaerastrum pictum Meyen.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Sorastrum echinatum (Meneghini) Kützing.
Source of Synonymy
Silva, P.C. (1996-to date). Index Nominum Algarum. pp. Website. Berkeley: University of California.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), prickly.
Created: 10 January 2011 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 10 January 2011
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 10 January 2011. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 November 2024
