Nitella cristata f. cristata (A.Braun) R.D.Wood 1962
Publication Details
Nitella cristata f. cristata (A.Braun) R.D.Wood 1962: 23
Published in: Wood, R.D. (1962). New combinations and taxa in the revision of Characeae. Taxon 11: 7-25.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Nitella is Nitella opaca (C.Agardh ex Bruzelius) C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Nitella cristata A.Braun.
Basionym
Nitella cristata A.Braun
Type Information
Type locality: Tasmania ad flumen South Esk River (1848 Stuart); (Index Nominum Algarum) Notes: Hb. Stuart. Tas. 219. Dec. 1848 (INA).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), crested.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 23 December 2011
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Citing AlgaeBase
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Anders Langangen in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 December 2011. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 April 2024
