Staurastrum pendulum var. pinguiforme Croasdale, nom. inval. 1958
Publication Details
Staurastrum pendulum var. pinguiforme Croasdale, nom. inval. 1958: 31, fig. 2
Published in: Croasdale, H.T. (1958). Freshwater algae of Alaska 2. Some new forms from the plankton of Karluk Lake. Transactions of the American Microscopical Society 77(1): 31-35, 1 pl. (6 figs).
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Staurastrum is Staurastrum paradoxum Meyen ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Staurastrum saltator var. pendulum (Nygaard) Coesel & Meesters.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), pendulous.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 06 July 2021
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 July 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024