Tetragonium lacustre West & G.S.West 1896
Publication Details
Tetragonium lacustre West & G.S.West 1896: 160, pl. III [3]: figs 1-13
Published in: West, W. & West, G.S. (1896). On some new and interesting freshwater algae. Journal of the Royal Microscopical Society 16: 149-165, 2 pls.
Request PDFType Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Tetragonium.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Tetrabaena socialis (Dujardin) H.Nozaki & M.Itoh.
Type Information
Syntype localities: "Hab. In 'Black Lake,' Esher Common, Surrey, in profusion amongst Sphagnum. Lancashire (Narramore)." [England]; (West & West 1896: 160)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), inhabiting lakes (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 01 May 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 12 July 2018
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 July 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
