Arthrodesmus tortus Grönblad 1953
Publication Details
Arthrodesmus tortus Grönblad 1953: 50, fig. 5-11
Published in: Grönblad, R. (1953). Algological Notes IV. On some desmids and diatoms living in brackish water. Mem. Soc. Fauna et Flora Fenn. 28: 48-50.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Arthrodesmus is Arthrodesmus convergens Ehrenberg ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Staurodesmus tortus (Grönblad) Teiling.
Origin of Species Name
Participle A (Latin), twisted (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 18 April 2015
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Salvador Valenzuela Miranda in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 18 April 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 02 May 2024
