Arthrodesmus tenuissimus W.Archer 1864

Publication Details
Arthrodesmus tenuissimus W.Archer 1864: 175, pl. 6: figs. 50-55

Published in: Archer, W. (1864). Description of two new species of Cosmarium (Corda) of Penium (Bréb.) and of Arthrodesmus (Ehr.). Quarterly journal of microscopical ccience, new series 4: 174-182, plate 6.

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Publication date: 1864

Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Arthrodesmus is Arthrodesmus convergens Ehrenberg ex Ralfs.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Xanthidium tenuissimum (W.Archer) W.B.Turner.

Source of Synonymy
Kouwets, F.A.C. (1999). A check-list of desmids (Chlorophyta, Zygnemaphyceae) of France. Patrimoines Natureles 41: 1-148.

Type Information
Type locality: Featherbed Bog, in Sphagnum pools, Co. Dublin; (Archer 1864: 175)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), very fine (Lewis & Short 1890).

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

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

Last updated: 16 May 2021

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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 May 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 05 October 2024

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