Closterium punctatum Skuja, nom. illeg. 1928
Publication details
Closterium punctatum Skuja 1928: 135; pl. II, fig. 13-16, nom. illeg.
Published in: Skuja, H. (1928). Vorarbeiten zur einer Algenflora von Lettland. IV. Acta Horti Botanici Universitatis Latviensis 3(2/3): 103-218, 4 pls.
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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 idiosporum var. punctatum W.Krieger
Origin of species name
Adjective (Latin), dotted, marked with dots, spots, minute glands, etc. (Stearn 1973).
Synonym(s)
No synonyms are currently included in AlgaeBase.
Taxonomic notes
Illegitimate: not Closterium punctatum R.Gisti 1926 - (6 Mar 2016) - Salvador Valenzuela Miranda
General environment
This is a freshwater species.
Type information
Latvia: Kurzeme: Slitere
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Key references
Caraus, I. (2002). The algae of Romania. Studii si Cercetari, Universitatea Bacau, Biologie 7: 1-694.
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Verified by: 13 November 2016 by Alex Kenins
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