Micrasterias truncata var. minor Claassen, nom. illeg. 1961
Publication Details
Micrasterias truncata var. minor Claassen, nom. illeg. 1961: 588, pl. 17: fig. 8
Published in: Claassen, M.I. (1961). A contribution to our knowledge of the freshwater algae of the Transvaal Province. Bothalia 7: 559-666, 37 pls.
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 var. transvaalica Levanets & Janse van Vuuren.
Type Information
Type locality: “Sample 74. Premier Dam. living material; leg. Dr. S. Saubert.” [Northern Transvaal, now Limpopo Province, Republic of South Africa]; (Claassen 1961: 588)
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: 30 April 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 April 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 07 May 2024