Cosmarium contractum f. retusum West & G.S.West 1905
Publication Details
Cosmarium contractum f. retusum West & G.S.West 1905: 173, pl. 61: fig 29 (as 'var. ellipsoideum f. retusum')
Published in: West, W. & West, G.S. (1905). A monograph of the British Desmidiaceae. II. pp. [i]-x, [1]-206, pls 33-64. London: The Ray Society.
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Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Cosmarium is Cosmarium undulatum Corda ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Cosmarium contractoideum Coesel & Meesters.
Source of Synonymy
Coesel, P.F.M. & Meesters, K.[J.] (2023). Desmids of the Lowlands. 2nd revised & extended edition. pp. [1]-424, 21 figures, 136 plates. Zeist: KNNV Uitgeverij.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 15 February 2005 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 08 October 2024
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Citing AlgaeBase
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Luka Sato in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 December 2024
