Micrasterias radiosa Ralfs 1848
Current name:
Micrasterias radiosa Ralfs
Spines on cell surface. Long Moss Tarn, Cumbria, UK. - 18 October 2009. C.F.Carter (Chris.Carter@6cvw.freeuk.com)
Publication Details
Micrasterias radiosa Ralfs 1848: 72, pl. VIII [8]: fig 3
Published in: Ralfs, J. (1848). The British Desmidieae The drawings by Edward Jenner, A.L.S. pp. [i]-xxii, [i], [1]-226, 35 pls. London: Reeve, Benham & Reeve, King William Street, Strand.
Request PDFPublication date: 1 Jan 1848
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.
Type Information
Syntype localities: "In a small pool a little below the outlet of Llyn Gwernan near Dolgelley, J.R. Maine to Virginia, Bailey"; (Ralfs 1848: 72)
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 31 July 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 31 July 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024
