Closterium abruptum f. majus J.Traunsteiner & M.Traunsteiner 1910
Publication Details
Closterium abruptum f. majus J.Traunsteiner & M.Traunsteiner 1910: 351 (as 'major')
Published in: Traunsteiner, J. & Traunsteiner, M (1910). Verzeichnis der bisher in Kitzbühel und Umgebung aufgefundenen Arten der Gattung Closterium Nitzsche. Zeitschrift für Fernandeums Tirol Voralberg, Innsbruck 3(54): 349-352.
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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 abruptum var. majus (J.Traunsteiner & M.Traunsteiner) Ruzicka.
Source of Synonymy
Ruzicka, J. (1977). Die Desmidiaceen Mitteleuropas. Vol. 1(1) pp. [i-]-vi, [2], [1]-291, [292]], pls 1-44. Stuttgart: E. Schweizerbart'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), abrupt (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 05 December 2016 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 14 April 2017
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 April 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 09 April 2025
