Polycystis aeruginosa (Kützing) Kützing 1849

Publication Details
Polycystis aeruginosa (Kützing) Kützing 1849: 210

Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1849). Species algarum. pp. [i]-vi, [1]-922. Lipsiae [Leipzig]: F.A. Brockhaus.

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Publication date: 23-24 July 1849

Type Species
This is the type species (lectotype) of the genus Polycystis.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Microcystis aeruginosa (Kützing) Kützing.

Source of Synonymy
Drouet, F. & Daily, W.A. (1956). Revision of the coccoid Myxophyceae. Butler University Botanical Studies 12(1): 1-218, 377 figures.

Basionym
Micraloa aeruginosa Kützing

Type Information
Type locality: bei Weisenfels in einem stagnirenden Wasser; (INA 1996)see above;

Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), verdigris (Stearn 1983).

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 09 October 2012 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 12 June 2024

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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 June 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024

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