Micrasterias radiata f. laxata Prescott & A.M.Scott 1952
Publication Details
Micrasterias radiata f. laxata Prescott & A.M.Scott 1952: 248, pl. 1: fig. 2 (as 'var. gracillima f. laxata')
Published in: Prescott, G.W. & Scott, A.M. (1952). The algal flora of southeastern United States. V. Additions to our knowledge of the desmid genus Micrasterias 2. Transactions of the American Microscopical Society 71: 229-252, pls I-VIII.
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.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), radiate.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 24 April 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 24 April 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024