Kirchneriella elongata G.M.Smith 1916
Publication Details
Kirchneriella elongata G.M.Smith 1916: 473, pl. 24: fig.7
Published in: Smith, G.M. (1916). New or interesting algae from the lakes of Wisconsin. Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club 43: 471-483, pls 24-26.
Request PDFPublication date: 20 Oct 1916
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Kirchneriella is Kirchneriella lunaris (Kirchner) Möbius.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Pseudokirchneriella elongata (G.M.Smith) Hindák.
Source of Synonymy
Hindák, F. (1990). Studies on the chlorococcal algae (Chlorophyceae). V. Biologické Práce 36: 1-227.
Type Information
Type locality: USA: Wisconsin: no Mans Lake and Plum Lake; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), elongated (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 23 November 2018
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 November 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 May 2025
