Micrasterias apiculata f. spinosa (Bisset) West & G.S.West 1905
Publication Details
Micrasterias apiculata f. spinosa (Bisset) West & G.S.West 1905: 100 (as 'var. fimbriata f. spinosa')
Published in: West, W. & West, G.S. (1905). A monograph of the British Desmidiaceae. II. pp. [i]-x, [1]-206, pls 33-64. London: The Ray Society.
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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 fimbriata var. spinosa Bisset.
Basionym
Micrasterias fimbriata var. spinosa Bisset
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), ending abruptly in a sharp point or apiculum (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 15 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 17 December 2018
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 December 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024
