Caloneis obtusa (W.Smith) Cleve 1894

Publication Details
Caloneis obtusa (W.Smith) Cleve 1894: 54

Published in: Cleve, P.T. (1894). Synopsis of the naviculoid diatoms. Part I. Kongliga Svenska Vetenskapsakademiens Handlingar Series 4 26(2): 1-194, 5 pls.

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Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Caloneis is Caloneis amphisbaena (Bory) Cleve.

Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.

Basionym
Navicula obtusa W.Smith

Type Information
Syntype localities: "Fresh water. Raasay Earth [Scotland]. Marl, Co. Down. Lough Mourne Deposit." [Ireland]; (Smith 1853: 50)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), obtuse, blunt (Stearn 1973).

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 22 June 2018

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 22 June 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024

 
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