Microcoleus glaciei Johansen & Casamatta 2005
Publication Details
Microcoleus glaciei Johansen & Casamatta 2005: 432, figs 5F, 6
Published in: Casamatta, D.A., Johansen J.R., Vis, M.L. & Broadwater S.T. (2005). Molecular and morphological characterization of ten polar and near-polar strains within the Oscillatoriales (Cyanobacteria). Journal of Phycology 41: 421-438.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Microcoleus is Microcoleus vaginatus Gomont.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Wilmottia murrayi (West & G.S.West) Strunecký, Elster & Komárek.
Source of Synonymy
Strunecký, O., Elster, J. & Komárek, J. (2011). Taxonomic revision of the freshwater cyanobacterium "Phormidium" murrayi = Wilmottia murrayi. Fottea 11(1): 57-71.
Type Information
Holotype locality: McMurdo Ice Shelf, Antarctica; (Casamatta & al. 2005: 433) Holotype: benthic substratum of a lake; BRY; C-37700 (Casamatta & al. 2005: 433)
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 16 May 2005 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 17 October 2011
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 October 2011. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 17 May 2025
