Fragilaria oceanica Cleve 1873
Publication Details
Fragilaria oceanica Cleve 1873: 22, pl. 4: fig. 25
Published in: Cleve, P.T. (1873). On diatoms from the Arctic Sea. Bihang till Kongliga Svenska Vetenskaps-Akademiens Handlingar 1(13): 1-28, 4 pl.
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 Fragilariopsis oceanica (Cleve) Hasle.
Type Information
Type locality: Davis Strait, 63º30'N, 52º40'W; (Lundholm & Hasle 2010: 442) Holotype: S; MIC523 (Lundholm & Hasle 2010: 442)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), pertaining to the ocean (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 12 October 2022
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 October 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024
