Scenedesmus spinosus var. microspinosus Hortobágyi 1960
Publication Details
Scenedesmus spinosus var. microspinosus Hortobágyi 1960: 362, fig. 171
Published in: Hortobágyi, T. (1960). Algen aus den Fischteichen von Buzsák. II. Scenedesmus Arten. Nova Hedwigia 1: 345-381, 64-75 pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Scenedesmus is Scenedesmus obtusus Meyen.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Desmodesmus armatus var. microspinosus (Hortobágyi) E.Hegewald.
Source of Synonymy
Hegewald, E.[H.] (2000). New combinations in the genus Desmodesmus (Chlorophyceae, Scenedesmaceae). Algological Studies 96: 1-18.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), spiny.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 30 June 2016
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 June 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 12 April 2025
