Microcoleus repens Harvey, nom. inval. 1841
Publication Details
Microcoleus repens Harvey, nom. inval. 1841: 168
Published in: Harvey, W.H. (1841). A manual of the British algae: containing generic and specific descriptions of the known British species of sea-weeds and of Confervae both marine and fresh-water. pp. [i-v]-lvii, [1]-229. London: John Van Voorst.
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The type species (lectotype) of the genus Microcoleus is Microcoleus vaginatus Gomont.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Oscillatoria repens C.Agardh ex Gomont.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), creeping, prostrate and rooting (Stearn 1973).
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 21 February 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 21 February 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024
