Microneis linearis (W.Smith) F.Meister 1912
Publication Details
Microneis linearis (W.Smith) F.Meister 1912: 97, pl. XII [12]: fig. 27
Published in: Meister, F. (1912). Die Kieselalgen der Schweiz. Beitrage zur Kryptogamenflora der Schweiz. Matériaux pour la flore cryptogamique suisse. Vol. IV, fasc. 1. pp. [i]-vi, [1]-254, 48 pls. Bern: Druck und Verlag von K.J. Wyss.
Request PDFType Species
A type species for this genus does not appear to have been designated.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Achnanthidium lineare W.Smith.
Basionym
Achnanthidium lineare W.Smith
Type Information
Syntype localities: "Fountain of Vaucluse ; Lasswade near Edinburgh, June 1854, Dr. Greville."; (Smith 1855: 8) Lectotype (Lasswade, Scotland) designated by Potapova & Ponader, 2004): ANSP; Febiger collection 3120 (Potapova & Ponader 2004) Notes: Scotland, Lasswade; isotype slide ANSP-Febiger collection 3120 (Potapova & Ponader, 2004).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), linear (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 19 June 2011 by Salvador Valenzuela Miranda.
Last updated: 11 January 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 11 January 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 05 July 2024
