Zygnema varians Hassall 1845
Publication Details
Zygnema varians Hassall 1845: 145, pl. XXIX figs 1-4
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Zygnema is Zygnema cruciatum (Vaucher) C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Spirogyra varians (Hassall) Kützing.
Source of Synonymy
Brook, A.J. & Johnson, L.R. (2002). Order Zygnematales. In: The Freshwater Algal Flora of the British Isles. An identification guide to freshwater and terrestrial algae. (John, D.M., Whitton, B.A. & Brook, A.J. Eds), pp. 479-593. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Type Information
Type locality: Cheshunt and its vicinity: Hassall. At Hawkhurst; in a pond in cottage garden between Broomhill and Speldhurst; by road-side near Blackboy's toll gate: Jenner. Graham Castle: Major Martin; (INA 1996) Notes: [in 1843: 431, in the vicinity of Cheshunt, Britain (INA)]. Above data published in 1845.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 02 April 2003 by Andy Taylor.
Last updated: 19 July 2018
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Citing AlgaeBase
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 19 July 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 11 December 2024
