Cosmarium speciosum f. genuina Maskell, nom. inval. 1889
Publication Details
Cosmarium speciosum f. genuina Maskell, nom. inval. 1889: 16, pl. 2: fig. 22
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 (lectotype) of the genus Cosmarium is Cosmarium undulatum Corda ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Cosmarium speciosum P.Lundell.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), showy, splendid (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 09 March 2005 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 10 September 2018
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 10 September 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 April 2024