Spirulina platensis (Gomont) Geitler 1925
Publication Details
Spirulina platensis (Gomont) Geitler 1925: 344
Published in: Geitler, L. (1925). Cyanophyceae. In: Die Süsswasser-Flora Deutschlands, Österreichs und der Schweiz. (Pascher, A. Eds) Vol.12, pp. 1-450. Jena: Gustav Fischer.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Spirulina is Spirulina major Kützing ex Gomont.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Arthrospira platensis Gomont.
Basionym
Spirulina jenneri var. platensis Nordstedt
Type Information
Type locality: Montevideo, Uruguay; (Silva & al. 1996: 46) Type: J. Arechavaleta; 6.iii. 1884 (?); (Index Nominum Algarum) Notes: LD (Silva et al. 1996: 46).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 02 May 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 01 September 2020
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 01 September 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024
