Micrasterias ampullacea Maskell 1881
Publication Details
Micrasterias ampullacea Maskell 1881: 304, pl. 11, fig 8
Published in: Maskell, W.M. (1880 '1881'). Contributions towards a List of the New Zealand Desmidieæ. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute 13: 297-317, pls. XI-XII. [in English]
Publication date: 1880
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 mahabuleshwarensis var. ampullacea (Maskell) Nordstedt.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), Flask-like (Stearn 1992).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 28 January 2005 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 23 June 2023
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Luka Sato in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 June 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024