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Species Microcoleus crustaceus
Name: Microcoleus crustaceus (Woronichin 1932) Strunecký et al. 2013
Basonym: Phormidium crustaceum Woronichin 1932
Etymology: crus.ta’ce.us. N.L. masc. adj. crustaceus, having a crust
Pronunciation, gender: krus-TA-ke-us, masculine
Valid publication:
Strunecky O, Komarek J, Johansen J, Lukesova A, Elster J. Molecular and morphological criteria for revision of the genus Microcoleus (Oscillatoriales, Cyanobacteria). J Phycol 2013; 49:1167-1180. 
Nomenclatural status: validly published under the ICN (Botanical Code)
Taxonomic status: correct name
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Synonyms:
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Name Kind Phormidium crustaceum Woronichin 1932 homotypic synonym, validly published under the ICN (Botanical Code)
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Parent taxon: Microcoleus Desmazières ex Gomont 1892
Assigned by:
Strunecky O, Komarek J, Johansen J, Lukesova A, Elster J. Molecular and morphological criteria for revision of the genus Microcoleus (Oscillatoriales, Cyanobacteria). J Phycol 2013; 49:1167-1180.
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Record number: 29314
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