Sphaerozosma pulchrum Bailey 1848

Publication Details
Sphaerozosma pulchrum Bailey 1848: 209, pl. XXXV [35]: fig. 3

Published in: Ralfs, J. (1848). The British Desmidieae The drawings by Edward Jenner, A.L.S. pp. [i]-xxii, [i], [1]-226, 35 pls. London: Reeve, Benham & Reeve, King William Street, Strand.

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Publication date: 1 Jan 1848

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 pulchrum (Bailey) W.Archer.

Source of Synonymy
Pritchard, A. (1861). A history of infusoria, including the Desmidiaceae and Diatomaceae, British and foreign. Fourth edition enlarged and revised by J. T. Arlidge, M.B., B.A. Lond.; W. Archer, Esq.; J. Ralfs, M.R.C.S.L.; W. C. Williamson, Esq., F.R.S., and the author. pp. [1]-xii, [1]-968, 40 pls [I-XV]. London: Whittaker and Co..

Type Information
Syntype localities: West Point, New York; and Princeton, New Jersey; (Ralfs 1848: 209)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), beautiful, fair, pretty.

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 19 April 2005 by Sandy Lawson.

Last updated: 22 June 2015

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 22 June 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 June 2025

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