Fragilaria africana Hustedt 1949
Publication Details
Fragilaria africana Hustedt 1949: 62, pl. 2: figs 29-34
Published in: Hustedt, F. (1949). Süsswasser-Diatomeen. [In] Exploration du Parc National Albert, Mission H. Damas (1935-1936). Vol. 8 pp. 1-199, XV pls. Brussels: Institut des Parcs Nationaux du Congo Belge.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Fragilaria is Fragilaria pectinalis (O.F.Müller) Lyngbye.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Staurosirella africana (Hustedt) D.M.Williams & Round.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), of or pertaining to Africa.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 15 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 28 September 2015
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 September 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024
