Microcystis halophila B.Martens & Pankow 1972
Publication Details
Microcystis halophila B.Martens & Pankow 1972: 784
Published in: Martens, B. & Pankow, H. (1972). Taxonomische Bemerkungen zu einigen Algen aus den Boddengewässern des Darss und des Zingst (südliche Ostsee). Internationale Revue der Gesamten Hydrobiologie 57: 779-800, 16 figs.
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 Aphanocapsa litoralis Hansgirg.
Type Information
Type locality: Pula, Croatia (Aphanocapsa litoralis Hansgirg 1892); (Silva & al. 1996: 29)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 21 February 2001 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 29 November 2018
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Nomenclatural note
New name (priority for M. litoralis (Hansgirg) Forti 1907). - (22 October 2012) - G.M. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 November 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 May 2025
