Sphaerozosma compressum Maskell 1889
Publication Details
Sphaerozosma compressum Maskell 1889: 9, pl. 1: fig 1
Published in: Maskell, W.M. (1889 '1888'). Further notes on the Desmidieae of New Zealand with descriptions of new species. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute 21: 1-32, 5 pls.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Sphaerozosma is Sphaerozosma vertebratum Brébisson ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Spondylosium compressum (Maskell) H.Croasdale & E.A.Flint.
Type Information
Type locality: "Rutherford's Swamp, Otaki" [New Zealand]; (Maskell 1889: 9)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), flattened, usually laterally (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 17 February 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 February 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 06 May 2024