Closterium elongatum Brébisson, nom. inval. 1840
Publication Details
Closterium elongatum Brébisson, nom. inval. 1840: 234
Published in: Meneghini, G. (1840). Synopsis Desmidiearum hucusque cognitarum. Linnea 14: 201-240.
Request PDFType 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 lineatum Ehrenberg ex Ralfs.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), elongated (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 11 November 2024
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Nomenclatural note
Invalid: name included in synonymy of Closterium lineatum Ehrenberg [validated in 1848 Closterium lineatum Ehrenberg ex Ralfs] - (11 November 2024) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 11 November 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 17 July 2025
