Crucigenia apiculata var. truncata (G.M.Smith) E.H.Ahlstrom & Tiffany 1934
Publication Details
Crucigenia apiculata var. truncata (G.M.Smith) E.H.Ahlstrom & Tiffany 1934: 69
Published in: Tiffany, L.H. (1934). The plankton algae of the west end of Lake Erie. Contribution. The Ohio State University. The Franz Theodore Stone Laboratory 6: 1-112.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Crucigenia is Crucigenia quadrata Morren.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Willea truncata (G.M.Smith) D.M.John, M.J.Wynne & P.M.Tsarenko.
Basionym
Crucigenia truncata G.M.Smith
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), ending abruptly in a sharp point or apiculum (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 12 May 2014
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 May 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024