Microcystis punctata J.Schiller 1954
Publication Details
Microcystis punctata J.Schiller 1954: 118, fig. 4
Published in: Schiller, J. (1954). Über Cyanophyceen aus kleinen künstlichen Wasserbecken und aus dem Ruster Kanal des Neusiedler Sees. Sitzungsberichte der Akademie der Wissenschaften mathematischnaturwissenschaftliche Klasse 163(3): 109-139, 17 figures.
Publication date: 1954
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 Microcystis scripta (P.Richter) Lemmermann.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), dotted, marked with dots, spots, minute glands, etc. (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 25 July 2002 by Elizabeth Moran.
Last updated: 06 June 2023
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 June 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024