Microcystis atra Kützing 1833
Publication Details
Microcystis atra Kützing 1833: 375
Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1833). Beitrag zur Kenntniss über die Entstehung und Metamorphose der niedern vegetabilischen Organismen, nebst einer systematischen Zusammenstellung der hieher gehörigen niedern Algenformen. Linnaea 8: 335-384, pls VI-VIII.
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The type species (lectotype) of the genus Microcystis is Microcystis aeruginosa (Kützing) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Gloeocapsa atrata Kützing.
Type Information
Type locality: "an Sandsteinen un Kalkfelsen in den hohern Gebirge des Thüringer Waldes"; (Index Nominum Algarum)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), dull black (as opposed to niger, shining black); dark.
Created: 03 July 2012 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 04 July 2012
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 04 July 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
