Closterium praelongum f. brevius Nordstedt, nom. illeg. 1888

Publication Details
Closterium praelongum f. brevius Nordstedt, nom. illeg. 1888: 68, pl. 3, [III], figs 22-24 (as 'brevior')

Published in: Nordstedt, O. (1888). Freshwater algae collected by Dr. S. Berggren in New Zealand and Australia. Kungliga Svenska Vetenskapsakademiens Handlingar 22(8): 1-98, 7 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 praelongum var. brevius (Nordstedt) Willi Krieger.

Source of Synonymy
Brook, A.J. & Williamson, D.B. (2010). A monograph on some British desmids. Order Zygnematales Suborder Zygonemoidiineae Family Zygnemataceae Subfamily Mesotaenioideae (Saccoderm desmids) and Suborder Closteriineae Family Peniaceae and Family Closteriaceae. Edited by J.H. Price & N.J. Evans. pp. [i-ii], iii-v [1-5], 6-364, 157 pls. London: The Ray Society.

Type Information
Syntype localities: "Lake Lyndon; Teremakan et Arahura; Blueakinbay." [New Zealand]; (Nordstedt 1888: 68)

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 19 July 2009 by Salvador Valenzuela Miranda.

Last updated: 04 June 2025

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Nomenclatural note
Illegitimate: not Closterium praelongum f. brevius West, 1891. This name is legitimate Closterium praelongum f. brevius West 1891 is a later homonym and therefore illegitimate. - (31 January 2024) - M.D. Guiry

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Roberta Cowan in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 04 June 2025. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 06 June 2025