Scenedesmus acuminatus var. tetradesmoides G.M.Smith 1916
Publication Details
Scenedesmus acuminatus var. tetradesmoides G.M.Smith 1916: 439, pl. XXIX [29]: figs 75-80
Published in: Smith, G.M. (1916). New or interesting algae from the lakes of Wisconsin. Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club 43: 471-483, pls 24-26.
Publication date: 20 Oct 1916
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 Tetradesmus lagerheimii var. tetradesmoides (G.M.Smith) Taşkin & Alp.
Origin of Species Name
Participle A (Latin), acuminate, i.e. tapering gradually or abruptly from inwardly curved sides into a narrow point (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 05 March 2007 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 17 January 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 January 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024