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.
Request PDFPublication 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.
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 04 May 2024
