Cosmarium plicatum var. decedens Reinsch 1867
Publication Details
Cosmarium plicatum var. decedens Reinsch 1867: 114, pl. 22, fig C-II
Type 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 Cosmarium decedens (Reinsch) Raciborski.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), folded into pleats or furrows, usually longitudinally (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 18 February 2005 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 27 April 2009
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 April 2009. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 April 2024
