Specimen Information

Nitellopsis obtusa
Nitellopsis obtusa
(starry stonewort)
Algae
Exotic

Specimen ID1459060
GroupAlgae
GenusNitellopsis
Speciesobtusa
Common Namestarry stonewort
CountryCanada
StateQC
LocalitySt. Lawrence River, likely in the vicinity of Montréal
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameGulf of St. Lawrence - Eastern Scotian Shelf
HUC8 Number32003700
Map
+
Collection Day14
Collection Month1
Collection Year1974
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:30892
Author:Karol, K.G., and R.S. Sleith.
Date:2017
Title:Discovery of the oldest record of Nitellopsis obtusa (Charophyceae, Charophyta) in North America
Journal:Journal of Phycology
Volume:53
Issue:1
Pages:1106-1108
Reference 2
Ref. Number:28178
Author:The New York Botanical Garden
Date:2018
Title:William and Lynda Steere Herbarium (NY)
Publisher:SEINet Data Portal
CommentsNY 2318193
Record TypeSpecimen
Earliest Recordnation
DisposalNYBG
Museum Cat Number2318193
VerifierK.G. Karol and R.S. Sleith
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


Disclaimer:

The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/24/2024].

Contact us if you are using data from this site for a publication to make sure the data are being used appropriately and for potential co-authorship if warranted.

For general information and questions about the database, contact Wesley Daniel. For problems and technical issues, contact Matthew Neilson.