Spirotaenia truncata W.Archer 1862
Publication Details
Spirotaenia truncata W.Archer 1862: 253, pl. XII: figs 28-31
Published in: Archer, W. (1862). Description of a new species of Cosmarium (Corda), of Staurastrum (Meyen), of two new species of Closterium (Nitzch), and of Spirotaenia (Breb.). Quarterly journal of microscopical science, new series 2: 247-255, plate 12.
Request PDFPublication date: 1862
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Spirotaenia is Spirotaenia condensata Brébisson.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
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: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 February 2013
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 February 2013. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
