Cosmarium truncatum Corda, nom. inval. 1839
Publication Details
Cosmarium truncatum Corda, nom. inval. 1839: 243
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 Micrasterias truncata Brébisson ex Ralfs.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), truncate, i.e., ending very abruptly as if cut straight across (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 21 July 2009 by Salvador Valenzuela Miranda.
Last updated: 29 September 2023
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Luka Sato in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 September 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024
