Cosmarium botrytis
Cosmarium botrytis | |
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Scientific classification | |
(unranked): | Viridiplantae |
(unranked): | Charophyta |
Class: | Zygnematophyceae |
Order: | Desmidiales |
Family: | Desmidiaceae |
Genus: | Cosmarium |
Species: | C. botrytis
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Binomial name | |
Cosmarium botrytis Meneghini ex Ralfs[1]
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Cosmarium botrytis is a species of green algae in the family Desmidiaceae. It is a freshwater species with a worldwide distribution,[1] and has been recorded from all continents.[2]
Description[edit]
The nominate variety (var. botrytis) is about 60 to 111
Zygospores have been observed in Cosmarium botrytis: they are spherical and covered with short processes that are tipped with three (sometimes four) spines.[2]
Taxonomy[edit]
Cosmarium botrytis, along with other similar Cosmarium species, displays a large amount of morphological variation. Many varieties have been described.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Guiry, M.D.; Guiry, G.M. "Cosmarium botrytis". AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway.
- ^ a b c d Prescott, G. W.; Croasdale, H. T.; Vinyard, W. C.; Bicudo, C. E. M. (1981). A Synopsis of North American Desmids. Part II: Desmidiaceae: Placodermae. Section 3. Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press. p. 720. ISBN 9780835737920.