Euastrum pectinatum f. rostratum W.R.Taylor 1935
Publication Details
Euastrum pectinatum f. rostratum W.R.Taylor 1935: 206, pl. XLI [41]: fig. 4 (as 'var. brachylobum f. rostratum ')
Published in: Taylor, W.R. (1935). Alpine algae from the Santa Marta Mountains, Colombia. American Journal of Botany 22(9): 763-781, 3 pls.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Euastrum is Euastrum ansatum Ehrenberg ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Euastrum pectinatum var. rostratum (W.R.Taylor) Willi Krieger.
Type Information
Canada: Newfoundland: Pointe Riche (Sta. 135);
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), pectinate, with narrow close-set divisions like a comb (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 03 November 2022
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Citing AlgaeBase
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 03 November 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024
