Closterium infractum Messikommer 1929

Publication Details
Closterium infractum Messikommer 1929: 149, pl. I: fig. 1

Published in: Messikommer, E. (1929). Beitrage zur Kenntnis der Algenflora des Kantons Zurich, IV Folge: Die Algenvegetation der Moore am Pfaffikersee. Vierteljahresschr. Naturforsch Ge. Zurich 74: 139-162.

Type 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 Actinotaenium infractum (Messikommer) D.B.Williamson.

Source of Synonymy
Williamson, D.B. (2007). Actinotaenium infractum (Messik.) comb. nov. (Desmidiaceae) a new systematic position for Closterium infractum Messikommer and a review of relevant literature. Algological Studies/Archiv für Hydrobiologie, Supplement Volumes 123: 47-55, 9 figs.

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 25 May 2025

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