Micrasterias octocornis Meneghini, nom. inval. 1840
Publication Details
Micrasterias octocornis Meneghini, nom. inval. 1840: 216
Published in: Meneghini, G. (1840). Synopsis Desmidiearum hucusque cognitarum. Linnea 14: 201-240.
Request PDFType 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 Staurodesmus octocornis (Ehrenberg ex Ralfs) Stastny, Skaloud & Neustupa.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 01 August 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 01 August 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 27 November 2024
