Docidium dilatatum (Cleve) Lundell 1871
Publication Details
Docidium dilatatum (Cleve) Lundell 1871: 88
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Docidium is Docidium baculum Brébisson ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Pleurotaenium ehrenbergii (Ralfs) De Bary.
Source of Synonymy
Kouwets, F.A.C. (1999). A check-list of desmids (Chlorophyta, Zygnemaphyceae) of France. Patrimoines Natureles 41: 1-148.
Basionym
Pleurotaenium dilatatum Cleve
Origin of Species Name
(Latin), broadened, expanded, spread out, or widened
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 05 June 2009 by David John.
Last updated: 05 June 2009
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David John in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 June 2009. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 14 June 2025
