Polycystis aeruginosa var. major Wittrock 1893
Publication Details
Polycystis aeruginosa var. major Wittrock 1893: 16
Published in: Hansgirg, A. (1893). Prodromus der Algenflora von Böhmen. Zweiter Theil welcher die blaugrünen Algae (Myxophyceen, Cyanophyceen), nebst Nachträgen zum ersten Theile und einer systmatischen Bearbeitung der in Böhmen verbreiten saprophytischen Bacterien und Euglenen enhält. Mit den opiz-preise Gekrönte Arbeit auf Kosten des Opizfondes. Archiv für die naturwissenschaftliche Landesdurchforschung von Böhmen 8(4): 1-268, 68 figures.
Type Species
A type species for this genus does not appear to have been designated.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Microcystis aeruginosa var. major (Wittrock) G.M.Smith.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), verdigris (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 29 August 2019 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 31 May 2021
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 31 May 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 07 May 2024