Desmidium graciliceps f. majus Lagerheim 1886
Publication Details
Desmidium graciliceps f. majus Lagerheim 1886: 228, pl. XXVII [27]: figs 2, 3
Published in: Lagerheim, G. (1886 '1885'). Bidrag til Amerikas Desmidie-Flora. Öfversigt af Kongliga Vetenskaps-Akademiens Förhandlingar 42(7): 225-255, pl. 27.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Desmidium is Desmidium swartzii C.Agardh ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Desmidium majus (Lagerheim) Lagerheim.
Source of Synonymy
Lagerheim, G. (1888). Sopra alcune alghe d'acqua dolce nuove o rimarchevoli. Notarisia 3: 590–595.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 29 August 2024
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Nomenclatural note
Dimensions only in the description. - (29 August 2024) - M.D. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 August 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 17 July 2025
