Desmodesmus communis var. rectangularis (G.S.West) E.Hegewald 2000
Publication Details
Desmodesmus communis var. rectangularis (G.S.West) E.Hegewald 2000: 8
Published in: Hegewald, E.[H.] (2000). New combinations in the genus Desmodesmus (Chlorophyceae, Scenedesmaceae). Algological Studies 96: 1-18.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Desmodesmus is Scenedesmus quadricauda (Turpin) Brébisson.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Desmodesmus rectangularis (G.S.West) Hegewald.
Basionym
Scenedesmus quadricauda var. rectangularis G.S.West
Type Information
Type locality: Colombia: Antioquia; Laguna Santa Rita near Angelopolis (1600 m); (Index Nominum Algarum)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), common.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 26 August 2023
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 26 August 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 April 2024
