Micrasterias truncata var. australica Playfair 1908

Publication Details
Micrasterias truncata var. australica Playfair 1908: 608, pl. xi, fig. 6

Published in: Playfair, G.J. (1908). Some Sydney desmids. Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales 33: 603-628, 3 pls [XI-XIII].

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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 decemdentata (Nägeli) W.Archer.

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: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 11 February 2017

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Alex Kenins in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 11 February 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024

 
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