Chara blassiana Heer 1854
Publication Details
Chara blassiana Heer 1854: 27
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Chara is Chara vulgaris Linnaeus.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Charaxis blassianus (Heer) T.M.Harris.
Source of Synonymy
Harris, T.M. (1939). British Purbeck Charophyta. pp. 83, 16 figures, 17 plates. London: The Trustees of the British Museum.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 06 September 2022 by E.A. Molinari Novoa.
Last updated: 08 June 2023
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 June 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 08 June 2025