Arthrodesmus apiculatus Joshua, nom. illeg. 1886
Publication Details
Arthrodesmus apiculatus Joshua, nom. illeg. 1886: 644, pl. XXIV [24]: fig. 15
Published in: Joshua, W. (1886). Burmese Desmidieae, with descriptions of new species occurring in the neighborhood of Rangoon. Journal of the Linnean Society of London, Botany 21: 634-655.
Request PDFType 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 Xanthidium apiculatum M.Hirano.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), ending abruptly in a sharp point or apiculum (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 30 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 10 December 2018
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 10 December 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 May 2024
