Micrasterias speciosa Wolle 1885
Publication Details
Micrasterias speciosa Wolle 1885: 4
Published in: Wolle, F. (1885). Fresh-water algae. IX. Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club 12: 1-6, pl. XLVII.
Request PDFType 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 novae-terrae var. speciosa (Wolle) Willi Krieger & Bourrelly.
Source of Synonymy
Carter, C.F. & Williamson, D.B. (2018). A contribution to the desmid (Charophyta, Conjugatophyceae) flora of Newfoundland. Algological Studies 154: 41-91, 24 figs.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), showy, splendid (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 29 August 2018
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 August 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 02 October 2024
