Micrasterias truncata var. africana F.E.Fritsch & M.F.Rich 1924
Publication Details
Micrasterias truncata var. africana F.E.Fritsch & M.F.Rich 1924: 338, fig. 14B, C
Published in: Fritsch, F.E. & Rich, F. (1924). Contributions to our knowledge of the freshwater Algae of Africa. 4. Freshwater and subaerial algae from Natal. Transactions of the Royal Society of South Africa 11(1): 297-398.
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 africana (F.E.Fritsch & F.Rich) Coesel & Van Geest.
Source of Synonymy
Coesel, P.F.M. & Van Geest, A. (2014). New or otherwise interesting desmid taxa from the Bangweulu region (Zambia). 1. Genera Micrasterias and Allorgeia (Desmidiales). Plant Ecology and Evolution 147(3): 392-404.
Type Information
Type locality: South Africa: Natal; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), truncate, i.e., ending very abruptly as if cut straight across (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 11 November 2014
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 11 November 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 November 2024
