Staurastrum aculeatum var. cosmospinosum Borgesen 1889
Publication Details
Staurastrum aculeatum var. cosmospinosum Borgesen 1889
Type 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 cosmospinosum (Børgesen) West & G.S.West.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), prickly, spine-like (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 07 November 2012 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 07 November 2012
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 07 November 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024