Asterococcus terrestris Vischer 1945
Publication Details
Asterococcus terrestris Vischer 1945: 47
Published in: Vischer, W. (1945). Über einen pilzähnlichen, autotrophen Mikroorganismus, Chlorochytridion, einige neue Protococcales und die systematische Bedeutung der Chloroplasten. Verhandlungen der Naturforschenden Gesellschaft in Basel 56(2): 41-59, 6 figs.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Asterococcus is Asterococcus superbus (Cienkowski) Scherffel.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Macrochloris dissecta Korshikov.
Type Information
Type locality: "Erdproben von Il Fuorn" [Switzerland]; (Vischer 1945: 47)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), growing on the ground or soil, as opposed to rocks or trees (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 05 March 2003 by Andy Taylor.
Last updated: 19 June 2021
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 19 June 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 05 May 2024
