Scenedesmus scutatus Hortobágyi 1959
Publication Details
Scenedesmus scutatus Hortobágyi 1959: 57, fig. 71
Published in: Hortobágyi, N.T. (1959). Algen aus den Fischteichen von Buzsák. I. Scenedesmus - Arten. Nova Hedwigia 1: 41-64, 9 plates.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Scenedesmus is Scenedesmus obtusus Meyen.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Desmodesmus armatus (Chodat) E.H.Hegewald.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), shield-shaped (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 24 June 2016 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 28 November 2018
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 November 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024