Microspora amoena var. irregularis West & G.S.West 1906
Publication Details
Microspora amoena var. irregularis West & G.S.West 1906: 97, pl. X [10]: figs 5, 6
Published in: West, G.S. & West, W. (1906). A comparative study of the plankton of some Irish Loughs. Transactions of the Royal Irish Academy 33B: 77-116, pls VI-XI.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Microspora is Microspora floccosa (Vaucher) Thuret.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Microspora irregularis (West & G.S.West) Wichmann.
Type Information
Syntype localities: Loughs Keel and Acorrymore, Achill Island, Co. Mayo, Ireland.; (West & West 1906: 97)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), attractive.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 15 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 28 October 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 October 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 April 2024
