Closterium fulvum I.F.Lewis, C.Zirkle & R.Patrick 1933
Publication Details
Closterium fulvum I.F.Lewis, C.Zirkle & R.Patrick 1933: 222, pl. 16: figs 4-6
Published in: Lewis, I.F., Zirkle, C. & Patrick, R. (1933). Algae of Charlottesville and vicinity. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 48(2): 207-223.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Closterium is Closterium lunula Ehrenberg & Hemprich ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Closterium turgidum var. borgei Deflandre.
Source of Synonymy
Prescott, G.W., Croasdale, H.T. & Vinyard, W.C. (1975). A synopsis of North American desmids. Part II. Desmidiaceae: Placodermae. Sect. 1. pp. [i-vii], 1-275, incl. 57 pls. Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), tawny [yellowish-brown] (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 01 May 2014 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 18 January 2025
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Luka Sato in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 18 January 2025. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 July 2025
