Closterium calmus Playfair 1907
Publication Details
Closterium calmus Playfair 1907: 166, pl. 2: fig. 4
Type Species
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 acerosum var. elongatum Brébisson.
Source of Synonymy
Croasdale, H.T. & Flint, E.A. (1986). Flora of New Zealand. Freshwater algae, Chlorophyta, Desmids. Vol. 1 pp. i-xii, 1-133, 27 pls. Wellington: V.R. Ward, Government Printer.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 29 December 2004 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 29 December 2004
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 December 2004. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 July 2025