Cosmarium cucurbita f. majus West, nom. inval. 1892
Publication Details
Cosmarium cucurbita f. majus West, nom. inval. 1892: 729 (as 'major')
Published in: West, W. (1892). Algae of the English Lake District. Journal of the Royal Microscopical Society, London 1892: 713-748, pls IX, X [= 64 figs].
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Cosmarium is Cosmarium undulatum Corda ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Actinotaenium cucurbita (Brébisson ex Ralfs) Teiling.
Origin of Species Name
Noun (Latin), gourd; dolt; may be intended as the genus Cucurbita, squash, gourd, etc..
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 09 February 2005 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 27 July 2018
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 July 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
