Micrasterias truncata var. cuneata (Prescott & A.M.Scott) Grönblad & A.M.Scott 1958

Publication Details
Micrasterias truncata var. cuneata (Prescott & A.M.Scott) Grönblad & A.M.Scott 1958: 23

Published in: Grönblad, R., Prowse, G.A. & Scott, A.M. (1958). Sudanese desmids. Acta Botanica Fennica 58: 3-82, 29 pls and two maps.

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Publication date: Feb. 2, 1958 (t.p. Journal issue)

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

Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.

Basionym
Micrasterias truncata f. cuneata Prescott & A.M.Scott

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: 18 December 2018

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