Sphaerogonium fuscum Rostafinski 1883
Publication Details
Sphaerogonium fuscum Rostafinski 1883: 295, 305, pl. V: figs 18-21
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Sphaerogonium is Sphaerogonium incrustans (Grunow) Rostafinski.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Chamaesiphon fuscus (Rostafinski) Hansgirg.
Type Information
Type locality: Poland; (Index Nominum Algarum)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), a sombre brown, but often used to indicate darkness of colour (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 20 August 2002 by Elizabeth Moran.
Last updated: 12 July 2012
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 July 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 April 2024
