Tetraëdron trigonum (Nägeli) Hansgirg 1888
Publication Details
Tetraëdron trigonum (Nägeli) Hansgirg 1888: 130
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 PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Tetraedron is Tetraëdron regulare Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Basionym
Polyedrium trigonum Nägeli
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), tigone, thickening of angles [of cells] (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 27 July 2003 by Mairead Murphy.
Last updated: 18 March 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 18 March 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 April 2024
