Nitella acuminata f. brachyteles T.F.Allen 1880
Publication Details
Nitella acuminata f. brachyteles T.F.Allen 1880: 10 (Nomen nudum)
Published in: Allen, T.F. (1888). The Characeae of America plates.. pp. [1]-14, pls I-VI. Boston: S.E. Cassino, Publisher.
Request PDFPublication date: 1888
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Nitella is Nitella opaca (C.Agardh ex Bruzelius) C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Nitella acuminata A.Braun.
Origin of Species Name
Participle A (Latin), acuminate, i.e. tapering gradually or abruptly from inwardly curved sides into a narrow point (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 17 May 2011
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Citing AlgaeBase
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Anders Langangen in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 May 2011. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 15 November 2024
