Nitzschia dissipata var. media (Hantzsch) Grunow 1881
Publication Details
Nitzschia dissipata var. media (Hantzsch) Grunow 1881: pl. LXIII [63], figs 2, 3
Published in: Van Heurck, H. (1880). Synopsis des Diatomées de Belgique Atlas. pp. pls I-XXX [pls 1-30]. Anvers: Ducaju et Cie.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Nitzschia is Nitzschia elongata Hassall.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Nitzschia media Hantzsch.
Source of Synonymy
Reichardt, E. (2018). Die Diatomeen im Gebiet der Stadt Treuchtlingen. pp. [1]-576 (Band 1); 579-1184 (Band 2), incl 451 pls. München: Bayerische Botanische Gesellschaft [Selbstverlag der Gesellschaft].
Basionym
Nitzschia media Hantzsch
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 05 July 2022
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Nomenclatural note
Seemingly originally first introduced without a description, but validated by analytical figures (see ICN Art. 38.7 "For the purpose of Art. 38.5, prior to 1 January 1908, an illustration with analysis (see Art. 38.9 and 38.10) is acceptable in place of a written description or diagnosis."). - (09 May 2016) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 July 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 June 2025
