Staurastrum sexcostatum subsp. productum West 1892
Publication Details
Staurastrum sexcostatum subsp. productum West 1892: 733, pl. IX [9]: fig. 34
Published in: West, W. (1892). Algae of the English Lake District. Journal of the Royal Microscopical Society, London 1892: 713-748, pls IX, X [= 64 figs].
Request PDFType Species
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 sexcostatum Brébisson ex Ralfs.
Source of Synonymy
Coesel, P.F.M. & Meesters, J. (2013). European flora of the desmid genera Staurastrum and Staurodesmus. pp. [1]-357, 5 text-figs, 120 pls. Zeist: KNNV Publishing.
Type Information
Type locality: Lake District: Bowness, Brother's Water, Helvellyn; (INA 1996)
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 03 October 2009 by David John.
Last updated: 06 October 2021
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 October 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 June 2025
