Melosira varians var. moniliformis (O.F.Müller) Playfair
Publication Details
Melosira varians var. moniliformis (O.F.Müller) Playfair: 123, pl. 5: figs 16, 17
Published in: Playfair, G.I. (1914). Contribution to a knowledge of the biology of the Richmond River. Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales 39: 93-151, 5 pls.
Publication date: 17 July 1914 [INA]
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Melosira is Melosira nummuloides C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Melosira inflexa (Roth) Guiry.
Basionym
Conferva moniliformis O.F.Müller
Type Information
Type locality: coast of Seland, Skane; (INA 1996)
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 22 May 2024
Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.
Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=31651
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 22 May 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 May 2025