Cosmarium elegans Brébisson, nom. inval. 1840
Publication Details
Cosmarium elegans Brébisson, nom. inval. 1840: 222
Published in: Meneghini, G. (1840). Synopsis Desmidiearum hucusque cognitarum. Linnea 14: 201-240.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Cosmarium is Cosmarium undulatum Corda ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Euastrum elegans Ralfs.
Source of Synonymy
Prescott, G.W., Croasdale, H.T. & Vinyard, W.C. (1977). A synopsis of North American desmids Part II. Desmidiaceae: Placodermae Section 2. pp. [i-vii], 1-411, incl. pls LVIII-CXLVII. Lincoln & London: University of Nebraska Press.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), elegant (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2024 by Luka Sato.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
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Nomenclatural note
Invalid: pre-starting-point name. - (11 April 2024) - Luka Sato
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Luka Sato in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 11 April 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 June 2025
