Micrasterias truncata var. decemdentata (Nägeli) Playfair
Publication Details
Micrasterias truncata var. decemdentata (Nägeli) Playfair
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 decemdentata (Nägeli) W.Archer.
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: 17 August 2003 by Mairead Murphy.
Last updated: 23 September 2004
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 September 2004. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 13 January 2025
