Pinnularia acuta W.Smith 1853

Publication Details
Pinnularia acuta W.Smith 1853: 56, pl. XVIII [18]: fig. 171

Published in: Smith, W. (1853). A synopsis of the British Diatomaceae; with remarks on their structure, function and distribution; and instructions for collecting and preserving specimens. The plates by Tuffen West. In two volumes. Vol. I. pp. [i]-xxxiii, 1-89, pls I-XXXI. London: John van Voorst, Paternoster Row.

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Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Pinnularia is Pinnularia viridis (Nitzsch) Ehrenberg.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Navicula radiosa Kützing.

Type Information
Syntype localities: "Fresh water. Plumpton, Sussex, Mar. 1852, W. Sm. Lough Mourne Deposit. Near Aberdeen, Dr. Dickie. Cantyre Peat. Marl, Co. Down. Dolgelly Earth. Peterhead Deposit." [England, Scotland]; (Smith 1853: 56)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), acute, pointed; i.e. narrowing gradually and making an angle of less than 90° (Stearn 1973).

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 12 January 2023

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 January 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024

 
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