Microcystis minuta Kylin 1937
Publication Details
Microcystis minuta Kylin 1937: [22], fig. 1
Published in: Kylin, H. (1937). Über die Farbstoffe und die Farbe der Cyanophyceen. Kungliga Fysiografiska Sällskapets i Lund Förhandlingar 7(12): 131-158.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Microcystis is Microcystis aeruginosa (Kützing) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Aphanocapsa minuta (Kylin) Whitton.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), very small; minute (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 15 July 2002 by Elizabeth Moran.
Last updated: 10 December 2018
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 10 December 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024
