Microcystis pulchra (Kützing) J.Stein 1976

Publication Details
Microcystis pulchra (Kützing) J.Stein 1976: 123

Published in: Stein, J.R. (1976 '1975'). Freshwater algae of British Columbia: the lower Fraser Valley. Syesis 8: 119-184.

Publication date: April 1976

Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Microcystis is Microcystis aeruginosa (Kützing) Kützing.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Microcystis smithii Komárek & Anagnostidis.

Basionym
Palmella pulchra Kützing

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), beautiful, fair, pretty.

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 10 April 2017 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 02 March 2022

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 02 March 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024

 
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