Microcystis pallida (Kützing) Lemmermann 1907

Publication Details
Microcystis pallida (Kützing) Lemmermann 1907: 77

Published in: Lemmermann, E. (1907). Algen I (Schizophyceen, Flagellaten, Peridineen). In: Kryptogamenflora der Mark Brandenburg und angrenzender Gebiete herausgegeben von dem Botanishcen Verein der Provinz Brandenburg. Dritter Band. ( Eds), pp. 1-304. Leipzig: Verlag von Grebrüder Borntraeger.

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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 Aphanothece pallida (Kützing) Rabenhorst.

Basionym
Palmella pallida Kützing

Type Information
Type locality: Harz Mountains, Germany; (Silva & al. 1996: 26)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), pale, sallow, yellow-green, grey-green (Smith & Lockwood 1933).

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 25 July 2002 by Elizabeth Moran.

Last updated: 29 August 2019

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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 August 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024

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