Staurospermum punctatum Wittrock 1867
Publication Details
Staurospermum punctatum Wittrock 1867: 21, pl. I
Published in: Wittrock, V.B. (1867). Algologiska Studier I och II. pp. 1-21, 1 pl.: Uppsala.
Type Species
A type species for this genus does not appear to have been designated.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Mougeotia punctata (Wittrock) De Toni.
Source of Synonymy
De Toni, G.B. (1889). Sylloge algarum omnium hucusque cognitarum. Vol. I. Chlorophyceae. pp. [3]-12, [i]-cxxxix, 1-1315. Patavii [Padua]: Sumptibus auctoris.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), dotted, marked with dots, spots, minute glands, etc. (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 21 December 2012 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 21 December 2012
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 21 December 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 11 May 2025
