Fragilaria elliptica Schumann 1867
Publication Details
Fragilaria elliptica Schumann 1867: 52, pl. I [1]: fig. 5
Published in: Schumann, J. (1867). Preussische Diatomeen. Schriften der koniglichen physikalisch-okonomischen Gesellschaft zu Konigsberg 8: 37-68, 3 pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Fragilaria is Fragilaria pectinalis (O.F.Müller) Lyngbye.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Pseudostaurosira elliptica (Schumann) Edlund, Morales & Spaulding.
Source of Synonymy
Edlund, M.B., Morales, E.A. & Spaulding, S.A. (2006). The type and taxonomy of Fragilaria elliptica Schumann, a widely misconstrued taxon. Proceedings of the International Diatom Symposium 18: 53-59, 24 figs.
Type Information
Type locality: "Koenigsberger Lager, Gasanstalt, Ost-Preussen; Riksmuseum Mat. 194, Schumann's material from Prussia, 1862." [East Prussia, now Kaliningrad, Russia]; (Edlund & al. 2006: 55) Holotype: ANSP; G.C. 11994 (slide) (Edlund & al. 2006: 55)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), elliptic, elliptical (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 15 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 29 June 2022
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Nomenclatural note
Illegitimate: not Fragilaria elliptica Schumann, 1867. - (07 June 2023) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 June 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 May 2025
