Spirulina robusta H.Welsh 1965
Publication Details
Spirulina robusta H.Welsh 1965: 156, pl. 39(4): fig. 37
Published in: Welsh, H. (1965). A contribution to our knowledge of the blue-green algae of South West Africa and Bechuanaland. Nova Hedwigia 9(1-4): 131-162.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Spirulina is Spirulina major Kützing ex Gomont.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), strong growing, strong-growing, or stout (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a brackish species.
Created: 19 November 2011 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 25 February 2014
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 25 February 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 14 October 2024
