Tetraëdron planctonicum G.M.Smith 1916
Publication Details
Tetraëdron planctonicum G.M.Smith 1916: 479, pl. 26: figs 19, 20
Published in: Smith, G.M. (1916). New or interesting algae from the lakes of Wisconsin. Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club 43: 471-483, pls 24-26.
Request PDFPublication date: 20 Oct 1916
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 planctonicum (G.M.Smith) Krienitz & Heynig.
Type Information
Cranberry, Lost, No Mans and Pardee Lakes [Wisconsin, USA]; No collector provided; No date of collection provided; Plankton;
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), planktonic.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
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Citing AlgaeBase
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Roberta Cowan in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 10 November 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 10 May 2024
