Micrasterias americana f. spinosa (W.B.Turner) H.Croasdale 1977
Publication Details
Micrasterias americana f. spinosa (W.B.Turner) H.Croasdale 1977: 141
Published in: Prescott, G.W., Croasdale, H.T. & Vinyard, W.C. (1977). A synopsis of North American desmids Part II. Desmidiaceae: Placodermae Section 2. pp. [i-vii], 1-411, incl. pls LVIII-CXLVII. Lincoln & London: University of Nebraska Press.
Type 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 americana var. spinosa W.B.Turner
Type Information
Canada: Nova Scotia: Picton;
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), of or pertaining to America.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 05 November 2015 by Salvador Valenzuela Miranda.
Last updated: 13 July 2023
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Luka Sato in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 July 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
