Odontella rhomboides R.Jahn & W.-H.Kusber 2004
Publication Details
Odontella rhomboides R.Jahn & W.-H.Kusber 2004: 584
Published in: Jahn, R. & Kusber, W.H. (2004). Algae of the Ehrenberg collection - 1. Typification of 32 names of diatom taxa described by C.G. Ehrenberg. Willdenowia 34(2): 577-595, 1 table.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Odontella is Odontella aurita (Lyngbye) C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Zygoceros rhombus Ehrenberg.
Type Information
Type locality: "Cuxhaven", North Sea, Germany; (Sar & al. 2007: 344) Lectotype (Jahn & Kusber, 2004, fig 45): BHUPM; preparation no540043-4 (Sar & al. 2007: 344) Notes: Isolectotype: preparation no540211-5 in BHUPM (Jahn & Kusber, 2004, fig. 44). Isolectotype designated by Sar et al. (2007: 344): preparation no360805c in BHUPM.
Origin of Species Name
Noun (Latin), a rhomboid.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 19 October 2014 by Salvador Valenzuela Miranda.
Last updated: 11 January 2019
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 11 January 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024