Staurastrum laevigatum Messikommer 1960
Publication Details
Staurastrum laevigatum Messikommer 1960: 219, fig. 2: 19
Published in: Messikommer, E. (1960). Algenflora der Gewässer des St.-Gotthard-Gebietes. Schweizerische Zeitschrift für Hydrologie 22(1): 177-224, 2 pls.
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The type species (lectotype) of the genus Staurastrum is Staurastrum paradoxum Meyen ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Staurastrum bieneanum Rabenhorst.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), smooth and polished (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 09 January 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 09 January 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024
