Nitella terrestris var. minor P.M.Chacko 1966
Publication Details
Nitella terrestris var. minor P.M.Chacko 1966
Published in: Chacko, P.M. (1966). A new variety of Nitella terrestris (var. minor var. nov.) from Kerala, S. India. Current Science 35: 630-631.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Nitella is Nitella opaca (C.Agardh ex Bruzelius) C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Nitella terrestris M.O.P.Iyengar.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), growing on the ground or soil, as opposed to rocks or trees (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 31 January 2011
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 31 January 2011. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024