Kirchneriella gracillima Bohlin 1897
Publication Details
Kirchneriella gracillima Bohlin 1897: 20, pl. I: figs. 25-27
Published in: Bohlin, K. (1897). Die Algen der ersten Regnell'schen Expedition. I. Protococcoideen. Bihang till Kongl. Svenska Vetenskaps-Akademiens Handlingar 23(Afd. III. No.7): 1-47, 2 pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Kirchneriella is Kirchneriella lunaris (Kirchner) Möbius.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Raphidocelis contorta var. gracillima (Bohlin) P.Marvan, J.Komárek & A.Comas.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), very slender (Neal 1993).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 03 March 2014
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 03 March 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024
