Closterium spirale Corda, nom. inval. 1835

Publication Details
Closterium spirale Corda, nom. inval. 1835: 190, pl. 5: fig. 67

Published in: Corda, A.J.C. (1835). Observations sur les animalcules microscopiques, qu'on trouve auprès des eaux thermales de Carlsbad. Almanach de Carlsbad 5: 166-211, 4 plates.

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Publication date: 1835

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 striolatum Ehrenberg ex Ralfs.

Source of Synonymy
Kützing, F.T. (1849). Species algarum. pp. [i]-vi, [1]-922. Lipsiae [Leipzig]: F.A. Brockhaus.

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), spiral (Stearn 1983).

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 20 September 2024

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Nomenclatural note
Invalid: Pre-starting point name. - (20 September 2024) - E.A. Molinari Novoa

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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 September 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 11 July 2025