Spondylosium compressum (Maskell) H.Croasdale & E.A.Flint 1994
Publication Details
Spondylosium compressum (Maskell) H.Croasdale & E.A.Flint 1994: 164, pl. 136, fig 15
Published in: Croasdale, H., Flint, E.A. & Racine, M.M. (1994). Flora of New Zealand. Freshwater Algae, Chlorophyta, Desmids. Vol. III pp. i-x, 2-218, pls 62-146. Lincoln, Canterbury, New Zealand: Manaaki Whenua Press.
Publication date: 1994
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Spondylosium is Spondylosium depressum Brébisson.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Basionym
Sphaerozosma compressum Maskell
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: 08 October 2012
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 October 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024
