Arthrospira indica Desikachary & N.Jeeji Bai 1992
Publication Details
Arthrospira indica Desikachary & N.Jeeji Bai 1992: 15, pls I-III
Published in: Desikachary, T.V. & Jeeji Bai, N. (1992). Taxonomic studies in Spirulina. In: Spirulina, ETTA National Symposium. (Seshardi, C.V. & Jeeji Bai, N. Eds), pp. 12-21. Madras: MCRC.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Arthrospira is Arthrospira jenneri Stizenberger ex Gomont.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Limnospira indica (Desikachary & N.Jeeji Bai) Nowicka-Krawczyk, Mühlsteinová & Hauer.
Type Information
India; Iconotype: Pl. I: fig. 2: N. Jeeji Bai; 19.iii.1977; (Index Nominum Algarum) Notes: Murugappa Chettiar Research Centre [Madras] culture collection 1977/63 (INA).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), pertaining to India (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 26 January 2019
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 26 January 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024
