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nomenclatural synonym: Pediastrum tetras var. tetrapedia (Kirchn.) Playfair legitimate taxonomic synonym: Pediastrum tetras var. quadratum Playfair legitimate

• APC Comment: T.J.Entwisle and L.Nairn (2011) use this taxon concept.
• Distribution: New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, Northern Territory

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