Spirulina compacta Perfiliev 1923
Publication Details
Spirulina compacta Perfiliev 1923: 61, pl. 1: fig. 42
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Spirulina is Spirulina major Kützing ex Gomont.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Spirulina subsalsa Oersted ex Gomont.
Source of Synonymy
Komárek, J. & Anagnostidis, K. (2005). Süßwasserflora von Mitteleuropa. Cyanoprokaryota. Oscillatoriales. Vol. 19/2 pp. 759, 1010 figures. München: Elsevier Spektrum Akademischer Verlag.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), compact (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 24 February 2014 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 24 April 2021
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 24 April 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 November 2024
