Navicula terrestris J.B.Petersen 1915
Publication Details
Navicula terrestris J.B.Petersen 1915: 288, figs. 7, 8
Published in: Petersen, J.B. (1915). Studier over danske aërofile alger. Kongelige Danske Videnskabernes Selskab Biologiske Skrifter, Syvende Raekke Naturvdenskabelig og Mathematisk 12: 272-379, 4 pls.
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The type species (holotype) of the genus Navicula is Navicula tripunctata (O.F.Müller) Bory.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Muelleria terrestris (J.B.Petersen) Spaulding & Stoermer.
Type Information
Lectotype locality: Copenhagen Botanical Garden, Denmark; (Spaulding, Kociolek & Wong 1999: 325) Lectotype: garden soil; C; Petersen Collection 29 (Spaulding, Kociolek & Wong 1999: 325) Notes: Syntype localities: "Havejord: Slorehedinge (3 Pr.), Bot. Have (2 Pr.), Borchs Collegium, Rodvig. Agerjord : Storehedinge, Højerup (2 Pr.), ved Prinsessestien, Ro, Aar-sdale. Skovjord : Ledreborg. Eng : Lejre. Bakkeskrænt nedenfor Hammershus Ruin."
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), growing on the ground or soil, as opposed to rocks or trees (Stearn 1973).
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 March 2019
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 March 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024
