Closterium tumidum var. nylandicum Grönblad 1921

Publication Details
Closterium tumidum var. nylandicum Grönblad 1921: 7, pl. 5: figs 38-41

Published in: Grönblad, R. (1921). New desmids from Finland and Northern Russia with critical remarks on some known species. Acta Societatis pro Fauna et Flora Fennica 49(7): 1-78.

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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 nylandicum (Grönblad) A.J.Brook & D.B.Williamson.

Source of Synonymy
Brook, A.J. & Williamson, D.B. (2010). A monograph on some British desmids. Order Zygnematales Suborder Zygonemoidiineae Family Zygnemataceae Subfamily Mesotaenioideae (Saccoderm desmids) and Suborder Closteriineae Family Peniaceae and Family Closteriaceae. Edited by J.H. Price & N.J. Evans. pp. [i-ii], iii-v [1-5], 6-364, 157 pls. London: The Ray Society.

Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), swollen (Brown 1946).

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 04 September 2020

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 04 September 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 December 2024

 
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