Micrasterias truncata var. crenata (Brébisson ex Ralfs) J.A.Cushman 1808
Publication Details
Micrasterias truncata var. crenata (Brébisson ex Ralfs) J.A.Cushman 1808: 102
Published in: Cushman, J.A. (1908). A synopsis of the New England species of Micrasterias. Rhodora 10(114): 97-111, no figs.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Micrasterias is Micrasterias furcata C.Agardh ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Basionym
Micrasterias crenata Brébisson ex Ralfs
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: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 January 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 January 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 November 2024
