Nitzschia acuminata (W.Smith) Grunow 1878
Publication Details
Nitzschia acuminata (W.Smith) Grunow 1878: 118
Published in: Grunow, A. (1878). Algen und Diatomaceen aus dem Kaspischen Meere. In: Naturwissenschaftliche Beiträge zur Kenntnis der Kaukasusländer, auf Grund seiner Sammelbeute. (Schneider, O. Eds), pp. 98-132. Dresden: Dresden Burdach.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Nitzschia is Nitzschia elongata Hassal.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Tryblionella acuminata W.Smith.
Basionym
Tryblionella acuminata W.Smith
Type Information
Syntype localities: "Marine and brackish water. Poole Bay, June 1849; Belfast Bay, Sept. 1849; near Lewes, Dec. 1850, W. Sm."; (Smith 1853: 36)
Origin of Species Name
Participle A (Latin), acuminate, i.e. tapering gradually or abruptly from inwardly curved sides into a narrow point (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 15 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 10 February 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 10 February 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 April 2024
