Tetraedron hastatum (Reinsch) Hansgirg 1888

Publication Details
Tetraedron hastatum (Reinsch) Hansgirg 1888: 132

Published in: Hansgirg, A. (1888). Ueber die Süsswasseralgen-Gattungen Trochiscia Ktz. (Acanthococcus Lagrh., Glochiococcus De-Toni) und Tetraëdron Ktz. (Astericium Corda, Polyedrium Näg., Cerasterias Reinsch). Hedwigia 27(5/6): 126-132.

Request PDF

Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Tetraedron is Tetraëdron regulare Kützing.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Pseudostaurastrum hastatum (Reinsch) Chodat.

Basionym
Polyedrium tetraëdricum f. hastatum Reinsch

Type Information
(Reinsch 1866) Notes: No locality provided in protologue only from title of article.

Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), hastate, with equal more or less triangular basal lobes directed outwards (Stearn 1973).

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 14 July 2023

Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.

Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=27426

Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 July 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024

Currently in AlgaeBase: