Microcystis natans Lemmermann ex Skuja 1934
Publication Details
Microcystis natans Lemmermann ex Skuja 1934: 45
Published in: Skuja, H. (1934 '1933'). Beitrag zur Algenflora Lettlands. I. Acta Horti Botanici Universitatis Latviensis 7: 25-85, 119 figs.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Microcystis is Microcystis aeruginosa (Kützing) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Origin of Species Name
Participle (Latin), swimming, floating on or under the surface of the water (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 24 July 2002 by Elizabeth Moran.
Last updated: 04 November 2019
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 04 November 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024