Closterium lanceolatum var. coloratum (G.A.Klebs) Playfair 1908
Publication Details
Closterium lanceolatum var. coloratum (G.A.Klebs) Playfair 1908: 604
Published in: Playfair, G.J. (1908). Some Sydney desmids. Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales 33: 603-628, 3 pls [XI-XIII].
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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 lunula Ehrenberg & Hemprich ex Ralfs.
Source of Synonymy
Kouwets, F.A.C. (1999). A check-list of desmids (Chlorophyta, Zygnemaphyceae) of France. Patrimoines Natureles 41: 1-148.
Basionym
Closterium lunula var. coloratum G.A.Klebs
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), lance-shaped.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 22 February 2024
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Taxonomic note
According to Kouwets (1999: 21) 'This variety obviously only represents a more heavily incrustated form of the nominal variety'. - (16 December 2023) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 22 February 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 15 July 2025
