Pinnularia acuta var. amphioxys (Ehrenberg) Schumann 1869
Publication Details
Pinnularia acuta var. amphioxys (Ehrenberg) Schumann 1869: 87
Published in: Schumann, J. (1869). Preussische Diatomeen. Schr. K. Phys.-Ökon. Ges. Königsberg 10: 83-88. 2 pl.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Pinnularia is Pinnularia viridis (Nitzsch) Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Pinnularia amphioxys Ehrenberg.
Basionym
Pinnularia amphioxys Ehrenberg
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), acute, pointed; i.e. narrowing gradually and making an angle of less than 90° (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 16 May 2012 by Salvador Valenzuela Miranda.
Last updated: 16 May 2012
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Salvador Valenzuela Miranda in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 May 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024