Micrasterias truncata var. upsaliensis (Cleve) Playfair
Publication Details
Micrasterias truncata var. upsaliensis (Cleve) Playfair
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 decemdentata (Nägeli) W.Archer.
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: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 25 June 2023
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Luka Sato in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 25 June 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024