A new desmid (Zygnematophyceae, Streptophyta) species from New Zealand, Cosmarium wilsonii spec. nov. Issue 1 (2nd January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Williamson, David B.; Carter, Christopher F.
• Is Part Of: New Zealand journal of botany. Volume 58:Issue 1(2020)
• Page Start: 62
• Page End: 66
• Publication Date: 2020-01-02
• Subjects: Freshwater algae -- phytoplankton -- Zygnematophyceae -- desmid -- new species -- New Zealand -- new taxon -- Cosmarium -- algal bloom; Botany -- Periodicals; Plants -- New Zealand -- Periodicals; 581.993
• DOI: 10.1080/0028825X.2019.1657470
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0028-825X

Abstract

ABSTRACT: A small pond in Hinewai Reserve, Banks Peninsula, Canterbury has revealed a phytoplankton bloom consisting of an unusually minute desmid which has consequently been difficult to observe. It is described, assigned to the genus Cosmarium and compared with superficially similar species. It has unique features which justify assigning it to a new species Cosmarium wilsonii David B. Williamson & C.F. Carter. It is named after the Reserve kaitiaki (manager) Dr H. D. Wilson.