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Variety "Spirulina platensis var. californica"
Name: "Spirulina platensis var. californica" Gardner ex Desikachary and Jeeji Bai 1996
Etymology: ca.li.for’ni.ca. N.L. fem. adj. californica, Californian
Pronunciation (Latin), gender: … ka-li-FOR-ni-ka, feminine
Original publication:
Desikachary TV, Jeeji Bai N. Taxonomic studies in Spirulina II. The identification of Arthrospira (“Spirulina”) strains and natural samples of different geographical origins. Algological Studies 1996; 83:163-178. 
Nomenclatural status: not validly published
Taxonomic status: preferred name (not correct name)
Parent taxon: Spirulina platensis Geitler 1925
Assigned by:
Desikachary TV, Jeeji Bai N. Taxonomic studies in Spirulina II. The identification of Arthrospira (“Spirulina”) strains and natural samples of different geographical origins. Algological Studies 1996; 83:163-178.
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Record number: 39114
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