Micrasterias americana f. excelsior G.C.Wallich 1888

Publication Details
Micrasterias americana f. excelsior G.C.Wallich 1888: 9, pl. II [2]: fig. 7

Published in: Maskell, W.M. (1888). Note on Micrasterias americana Ralfs, and its varieties. Journal of the Royal Microscopical Society 1888: 7-10, pl. II.

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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 mahabuleshwarensis var. excelsior (G.C.Wallich) W.B.Turner.

Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), of or pertaining to America.

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 15 July 2016

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 July 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024

 
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