Cosmarium botrytis
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]
| Cosmarium botrytis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| (unranked): | Viridiplantae |
| (unranked): | Charophyta |
| Class: | Zygnematophyceae |
| Order: | Desmidiales |
| Family: | Desmidiaceae |
| Genus: | Cosmarium |
| Species: | C. botrytis |
| Binomial name | |
| Cosmarium botrytis Meneghini ex Ralfs[1] | |
Taxonomy
Cosmarium botrytis, along with other similar Cosmarium species, displays a large amount of morphological variation. Many varieties have been described.[2]
References
- Guiry, M.D.; Guiry, G.M. "Cosmarium botrytis". AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway.
- 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.
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