Micrasterias muricata Ralfs 1848
Current name:
Micrasterias muricata Ralfs
Edge views, schematic. ollected by David Williamson, Somerset Rd, S Vermont, USA. Formalin preserved. - 15 September 2012. C.F.Carter (chris.carter@6cvw.freeuk.com)
Publication Details
Micrasterias muricata Ralfs 1848: 210
Published in: Ralfs, J. (1848). The British Desmidieae The drawings by Edward Jenner, A.L.S. pp. [i]-xxii, [i], [1]-226, 35 pls. London: Reeve, Benham & Reeve, King William Street, Strand.
Request PDFPublication date: 1 Jan 1848
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Micrasterias is Micrasterias furcata C.Agardh ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: U.S.: Catskill Mountains; (Index Nominum Algarum) Type: Bailey; 1845; (Index Nominum Algarum)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), covered wiith short, hard points.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 31 July 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 31 July 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024
