Spirulina amethystina H.F.Buell 1938
Publication Details
Spirulina amethystina H.F.Buell 1938: 389, fig. 8
Published in: Buell, H.F. (1938). A community of blue-green algae in a Minnesota pond. Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club 65: 377-396.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Spirulina is Spirulina major Kützing ex Gomont.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Arthrospira amethystina (H.F.Buell) J.De Toni.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), violet-coloured.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 08 April 2014 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 08 April 2014
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 April 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024
