Micrasterias truncata f. quadrata (Bulnheim) H.Croasdale 1977

Publication Details
Micrasterias truncata f. quadrata (Bulnheim) H.Croasdale 1977: 196

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 currently regarded as a synonym of Micrasterias truncata var. quadrata Bulnheim.

Basionym
Micrasterias truncata var. quadrata Bulnheim

Type Information
Germany: near Leipzig;

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), truncate, i.e., ending very abruptly as if cut straight across (Stearn 1973).

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 07 November 2015 by Salvador Valenzuela Miranda.

Last updated: 07 November 2015

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Salvador Valenzuela Miranda in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 07 November 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024

 
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