Micrasterias truncata var. neodamensis (Braun) Willi Krieger 1939
Publication Details
Micrasterias truncata var. neodamensis (Braun) Willi Krieger 1939: 30
Published in: Krieger, W. (1937). Die Desmidiaceen Europas mit Berücksichtigung der aussereuropäischen Arten. Band 13. Abteilung 1, Lieferung 3 of Dr. Rabenhorst's Kryptogamen-Flora von Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz. pp. 376-536, pls. 37-72. Leipzig: Akademische Verlagsgeselschaft M.B.H..
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Micrasterias is Micrasterias furcata C.Agardh ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Micrasterias truncata Brébisson ex Ralfs.
Source of Synonymy
Kouwets, F.A.C. (1999). A check-list of desmids (Chlorophyta, Zygnemaphyceae) of France. Patrimoines Natureles 41: 1-148.
Basionym
Micrasterias neodamensis Braun
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), truncate, i.e., ending very abruptly as if cut straight across (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 01 September 2011
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 01 September 2011. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 27 November 2024