Micrasterias truncata f. granulata Raciborski 1889
Publication Details
Micrasterias truncata f. granulata Raciborski 1889: 105, pl. VII (=III) fig. 1
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.
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: 09 November 2009
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 09 November 2009. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024