Amphora ovalis var. elliptica Rabenhorst
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Publication Details
Amphora ovalis var. elliptica Rabenhorst
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Amphora is Amphora ovalis (Kützing) Kützing.
Status of Name
The taxonomic status of this entity requires further investigation.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), oval, elliptical, i.e., broadest at the middle, the sides curved and length:breadth generally 2:1 (Stearn 1973).
Created: 05 December 2005 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 05 December 2005
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Sandy Lawson in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 December 2005. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024