Micrasterias echinata P.E.Brandham 1967
Publication Details
Micrasterias echinata P.E.Brandham 1967: 189, figs 1-3
Published in: Brandham, P.E. (1967). Three new desmid taxa from West Africa, including two asymmetrical forms. British Phycological Bulletin 3: 189-193, 8 figs.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Micrasterias is Micrasterias furcata C.Agardh ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: "Near Kenema, Sierra Leone, W. & T. 2255."; (Brandham 1967: 190)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), prickly.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 30 July 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 July 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024