Micrasterias truncata var. minor Claassen 1961

Publication Details
Micrasterias truncata var. minor Claassen 1961: 588, pl. 17: fig. 8

Published in: Claassen, M.I. (1961). A contribution to our knowledge of the freshwater algae of the Transvaal Province. Bothalia 7: 559-666, 37 pls.

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Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Micrasterias is Micrasterias furcata C.Agardh ex Ralfs.

Status of Name
The taxonomic or nomenclatural status (or both) of this entity is in some way unresolved and requires further investigation.

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: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 27 June 2018

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 June 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024

 
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