Micrasterias paradoxa Kützing, nom. inval. 1834
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Publication Details
Micrasterias paradoxa Kützing, nom. inval. 1834: 600, pl. XIX [19]: fig. 89
Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1834 '1833'). Synopsis diatomearum oder Versuch einer systematischen Zusammenstellung der Diatomeen. Linnaea 8: 529-620, + pls XIII-XIX [79 figs].
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Micrasterias is Micrasterias furcata C.Agardh ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
The taxonomic status of this entity requires further investigation.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), paradoxical.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 24 June 2023
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Luka Sato in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 24 June 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 April 2024