Micrasterias dichotoma Wolle 1884

Publication Details
Micrasterias dichotoma Wolle 1884: 14, no fig.

Published in: Wolle, F. (1884). Fresh-water algae VIII. Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club 11: 13-17, pl. XLIV [44].

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Publication date: "February 1884"

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 furcata var. dichotoma (Wolle) Ruzicka.

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), dichotomous, having divisions always in pairs (Stearn 1973).

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 20 January 2016

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 January 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024

 
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