Chlorodesmos F.W.Phillips, 1882

Holotype species: Chlorodesmos hispida F.W.Phillips

Original publication and holotype designation: Phillips, F.W. (1884). On Chlorodesmos hispida, a new flagellated animalcule. Transactions of the Herfordshire Natural History Society and Field Club 2: 92-94, 1 pl.

Description: Originally described as having silica scaled biflagellate cells arranged in chainlike colonies, inconsistencies exist in the various descriptions regarding flagellar length, presence of stigma, and cell shape. Scales have been reported to be similar to scales of Synura spinosa. Reproduction not observed. Some species of Synura (especially S. spinosa) may occur in similar filiform colonies, and there is every reason to believe that the genus has been based on such forms and has no validity. Scales have recently been shown by EM to be identical with Synura spinosa scales(Calado and Rino, 1994). Recorded from freshwater localities in various parts of the world.

Information contributed by: J. Kristiansen. The most recent alteration to this page was made on 2021-10-09 by M.D. Guiry.

Taxonomic status: This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.

Gender: This genus name is currently treated as feminine.

Most recent taxonomic treatment adopted: Kristiansen, J. & Preisig, H.R. (2001). Encyclopedia of Chrysophyte genera. Bibliotheca Phycologica 110: 1-260.

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Descriptions of chrysophyte genera were subsequently published in J. Kristiansen & H.R. Preisig (eds.). 2001. Encyclopedia of Chrysophyte Genera. Bibliotheca Phycologica 110: 1-260.

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 09 October 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024