Micrasterias truncata f. carteri (Willi Krieger) H.Croasdale 1977

Publication Details
Micrasterias truncata f. carteri (Willi Krieger) H.Croasdale 1977: 199, pl. 100: figs 4-6

Published in: Prescott, G.W., Croasdale, H.T. & Vinyard, W.C. (1977). A synopsis of North American desmids Part II. Desmidiaceae: Placodermae Section 2. pp. [i-vii], 1-411, incl. pls LVIII-CXLVII. Lincoln & London: University of Nebraska Press.

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 var. carteri Willi Krieger

Type Information
Canada: British Columbia;

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: 24 July 2015 by Salvador Valenzuela Miranda.

Last updated: 07 September 2020

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