Crucigenia alternans G.M.Smith 1926
Publication Details
Crucigenia alternans G.M.Smith 1926: 185, pl. 14: figs. 14-18
Published in: Smith, G.M. (1926). The plankton algae of the Okoboji Region. Transactions of the American Microscopical Society 45(3): 156-233, 1 figure, 1 table, 20 plates.
Request PDFPublication date: July 1926
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Crucigenia is Crucigenia quadrata Morren.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Tetrachlorella alternans (G.M.Smith) Korshikov.
Source of Synonymy
Korshikov, A.A. (1939). Contribution to the algal flora of the Gorky District Phytoplankton of the Oka River in August 1932. Zapiski Gorkovskogo Universiteta 9: 101-128.
Type Information
Type locality: N. Arm Center Lake, Little Sioux River, Golf Club Pond, Green Slough; planktonic, Okoboji region, Dickinson County, Iowa, U.S.A.; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Participle B (Latin), alternating (Stearn 1992).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 20 March 2003 by Andy Taylor.
Last updated: 06 August 2024
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 August 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 12 April 2025
