Microcystis aeruginosa var. major (Wittrock) G.M.Smith 1916
Publication Details
Microcystis aeruginosa var. major (Wittrock) G.M.Smith 1916: 535
Published in: Smith, G.M. (1916). A preliminary list of algae found in Wisconsin lakes. Transactions of the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences Arts and Letters 18: 531-565.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Microcystis is Microcystis aeruginosa (Kützing) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Basionym
Polycystis aeruginosa var. major Wittrock
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), verdigris (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 30 September 2005 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 29 August 2019
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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
