Phycastrum muricatum (Brébisson) Kützing 1849
Publication Details
Phycastrum muricatum (Brébisson) Kützing 1849: 182
Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1849). Species algarum. pp. [i]-vi, [1]-922. Lipsiae [Leipzig]: F.A. Brockhaus.
Request PDFPublication date: 23-24 July 1849
Type Species
A type species for this genus does not appear to have been designated.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Staurastrum hirsutum var. muricatum (Brébisson ex Ralfs) Kurt Förster.
Basionym
Staurastrum muricatum Brébisson ex Ralfs
Type Information
Type locality: Sussex (Jenner); Dolgelley (Ralfs); Falaise (Brébisson); Germany (Ehrenberg, Corda, Kützing); (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), covered wiith short, hard points.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 08 November 2012
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Citing AlgaeBase
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 November 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 14 November 2024
