Micrasterias truncata var. truncata C.E.M.Bicudo & R.M.T.Bicudo, nom. inval. 1965
Publication Details
Micrasterias truncata var. truncata C.E.M.Bicudo & R.M.T.Bicudo, nom. inval. 1965: 45; pl. II, fig. 5
Published in: Bicudo, C.E. & Bicudo, R.M.T. (1965). Contribução ao conhecimento das Desmidiaceae do Parque do Estado, São Paulo. II. Rickia 2: 39-54, 12 figures.
Publication date: 1965
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 truncata Brébisson ex Ralfs.
Type Information
Brasil: São Paulo; Parque do Estado;
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), truncate, i.e., ending very abruptly as if cut straight across (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 30 July 2015 by Salvador Valenzuela Miranda.
Last updated: 30 July 2015
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 July 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024