Xanthidium apiculatum M.Hirano 1957
Publication Details
Xanthidium apiculatum M.Hirano 1957: 217
Published in: Hirano, M. (1957). Flora Desmidiarum Japonicarum IV. Contributions from the Biological Laboratory, Kyoto University 5: 166-225, pls XXVI-XXX.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Xanthidium is Xanthidium aculeatum Ehrenberg ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Basionym
Arthrodesmus apiculatus Joshua
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), ending abruptly in a sharp point or apiculum (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 30 July 2018
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Nomenclatural note
Intended new combination, the supposed basionym, Arthrodesmus apiculatus Joshua 1886 is illegitimate (q.v.); treated as a new name. - (18 May 2018) - M.D. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 July 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2025
