Subscribe to our newsletter
To receive updates from LPSN every few months, sign up to our mailing list.
To receive updates from LPSN every few months, sign up to our mailing list.
Name: Microcystis chroococcoidea West and West 1911
Etymology: chro.o.coc.co.i’de.a. N.L. masc. n. Chroococcus, a cyanobacterial genus; N.L. fem. adj. chroococcoidea, Chroococcus-like
Valid publication: West W, West GS. Part VII. Freshwater algae. In: Murray J (eds), British Antarctic Expedition 1907-9. Vol. 1 Biology, William Heinemann, London, 1911, p. 264-298.
Nomenclatural status: validly published under the ICN (Botanical Code)
Taxonomic status: correct name
Number of child taxa with a validly published and correct name: 1
Number of child taxa with a validly published name, including synonyms: 1
Total number of child taxa: 1
| Name | Nomenclatural status | Taxonomic status |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis chroococcoidea var. minor Nygaard 1949 | validly published under the ICN (Botanical Code) | correct name |
Parent taxon: Microcystis Kützing 1833
Assigned by: West W, West GS. Part VII. Freshwater algae. In: Murray J (eds), British Antarctic Expedition 1907-9. Vol. 1 Biology, William Heinemann, London, 1911, p. 264-298.
Linking: To permanently link to this page, use https://lpsn.dsmz.de/species/microcystis-chroococcoideaLink copied to clipboard
Record number: 33961