Spirulina miniata Hauck, nom. inval. 1878
Publication Details
Spirulina miniata Hauck, nom. inval. 1878: 80, pl. 1: figs 16-17
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Spirulina is Spirulina major Kützing ex Gomont.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Arthrospira miniata Gomont.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), saturn-red, flame-scarlet; literally, ‘painted with red lead’ (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwatermarine species.
Created: 26 September 2004 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 28 July 2014
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 July 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024