Micrasterias truncata var. convexa Prescott & A.M.Scott 1943

Publication Details
Micrasterias truncata var. convexa Prescott & A.M.Scott 1943: 80; pl. II, fig. 3

Published in: Prescott, G.W. & Scott, A.M. (1943). The desmid genus Micrasterias Ag. in southeastern United States. Papers of the Michigan Academy of Science Arts and Letters 28: 67-82.

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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 truncata f. convexa (G.W.Prescott & A.M.Scott) H.Croasdale.

Type Information
USA: Louisiana (Bonfouca) and Mississippi (Picayune);

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 November 2015

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Salvador Valenzuela Miranda in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 07 November 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024

 
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