Cosmarium elegantissimum f. minus West 1892
Publication Details
Cosmarium elegantissimum f. minus West 1892: 164, pl. 24: fig. 10 (as 'minor')
Published in: West, W. (1892). A contribution to the freshwater algae of west Ireland. Journal of the Linnean Society of London, Botany 29: 103-216.
Request PDFPublication date: 26 April 1892
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 simplicius (West & G.S.West) Grönblad.
Type Information
Type locality: Carrantuohill [Co. Kerry, Ireland]; (West 1892: 164)
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 06 November 2006 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 04 August 2024
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Taxonomic note
Under the typic variety. - (04 August 2024) - E.A. Molinari Novoa
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 04 August 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 May 2025
