Micrasterias aculeata M.Rostock
Publication Details
Micrasterias aculeata M.Rostock
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Micrasterias is Micrasterias furcata C.Agardh ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Micrasterias apiculata Meneghini ex Ralfs.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), prickly, spine-like (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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Luka Sato in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 31 January 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024