Richteriella globosa Lemmermann 1897
Publication Details
Richteriella globosa Lemmermann 1897: 107, no fig.
Published in: Lemmermann, E. (1897). Resultate einer biologischen Untersuchung von Forellenteichen.. Forschungsberichte aus der Biologischen Station zu Plön 5: 67–112.
Request PDFType Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Richteriella.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Micractinium pusillum Fresenius.
Source of Synonymy
Komárek, J. & Fott, B. (1983). Chlorophyceae (Grünalgen) Ordnung: Chlorococcales. Das Phytoplankton des Süsswassers. In: Das Phytoplankton des Süsswassers (Die Binnengewässer) XVI. 7. Teil 1. Hälfte. (Huber-Pestalozzi, G. Eds), pp. [1]-x, [1]-1044. Stuttgart: E. Schweizerbart'sche Verlangbuchhandlung (Nägele u. Obermiller).
Type Information
Type locality: "Ich fand die Alge im Plankton des Teiches Nr. 3a. Infolge ihrer langen Borsten ist sie dem planktonischen Leben gut angepasst." [Germany]; (Lemmermann 1897: 107)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), round like a ball, globose, spherical (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 February 2025 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 February 2025
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Luka Sato in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 February 2025. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 June 2025
