Synedra biceps W.Smith, nom. illeg. 1853
Publication Details
Synedra biceps W.Smith, nom. illeg. 1853: 69; pl. XI [11]: fig. 83
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.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Synedra is Synedra balthica Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Eunotia bicapitata Grunow.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 02 August 2023
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Nomenclatural note
Illegitimate: not Synedra biceps Ehrenberg, 1843; replacement name: Eunotia bicapitata Grunow (in Van Heurck), 1881, - (02 August 2023) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 02 August 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 10 June 2025
