Nitella flexilis var. crassa A.Braun 1877
Publication Details
Nitella flexilis var. crassa A.Braun 1877: Exs. 101
Published in: Nordstedt, C.F.O. & Wahlstedt, L.J. (1871-1874). Characeae Scandinaviae Exsiccatae. ..
Publication date: 1871-1874
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Nitella is Nitella opaca (C.Agardh ex Bruzelius) C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Nitella flexilis (Linnaeus) C.Agardh.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Description
From Groves & Bullock-Webster:
Stem and branchlets much stouter than in the type. Primary rays of sterile branchlets straight; secondary rays usually shorter than the type, sometimes less than one- eight the length of the primary, often single. In lakes, in rather deep water.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 09 January 2011
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Citing AlgaeBase
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Anders Langangen in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 09 January 2011. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 30 September 2024
