Micrasterias truncata f. lagoensis Nordstedt 1869

Publication Details
Micrasterias truncata f. lagoensis Nordstedt 1869: 221

Published in: Nordstedt, C.F.O. (1869). Fam. Desmidiaceae. Symbolae ad floram Braziliae centralis cognoscendam. Videnskabelige Meddelelser Dansk Naturhistorisk Forening 1869: 195-234.

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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 excavata var. lagoensis (Nordstedt) C.E.M.Bicudo & L.Sormus.

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: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 07 September 2020

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 07 September 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024

 
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