Scenedesmus fuscus (Shihira & R.W.Krauss) E.H.Hegewald 1982
Publication Details
Scenedesmus fuscus (Shihira & R.W.Krauss) E.H.Hegewald 1982: 386
Published in: Hegewald, E. (1982). Taxonomisch–morphologische Untersuchungen von Scenedesmus–Isolaten aus Stammsammlungen. Archiv für Hydrobiologie Supplement 60(Algological Studies 29): 375-406.
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 Desmodesmus abundans (Kirchner) E.H.Hegewald.
Basionym
Chlorella fusca Shihira & R.W.Krauss
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), a sombre brown, but often used to indicate darkness of colour (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 17 April 2014 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 10 May 2018
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 10 May 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024
