Micrasterias apiculata var. fimbriata (Ralfs) Nordstedt ex Hansgirg 1892
Publication Details
Micrasterias apiculata var. fimbriata (Ralfs) Nordstedt ex Hansgirg 1892: 257
Published in: Hansgirg, A. (1893). Prodromus der Algenflora von Böhmen. Zweiter Theil welcher die blaugrünen Algae (Myxophyceen, Cyanophyceen), nebst Nachträgen zum ersten Theile und einer systmatischen Bearbeitung der in Böhmen verbreiten saprophytischen Bacterien und Euglenen enhält. Mit den opiz-preise Gekrönte Arbeit auf Kosten des Opizfondes. Archiv für die naturwissenschaftliche Landesdurchforschung von Böhmen 8(4): 1-268, 68 figures.
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 Ralfs.
Basionym
Micrasterias fimbriata Ralfs
Type Information
Type locality: boggy pool near Dolgelley: J. Ralfs; Germany (Ehrenberg); (Index Nominum Algarum)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), ending abruptly in a sharp point or apiculum (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 30 July 2009 by David John.
Last updated: 23 August 2022
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 August 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024