Synedra amphicephala Kützing 1844
Publication Details
Synedra amphicephala Kützing 1844: 64, pl. 3: fig. 12
Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1844). Die Kieselschaligen Bacillarien oder Diatomeen. pp. [i-vii], [1]-152, pls 1-30. Nordhausen: zu finden bei W. Köhne.
Request PDFPublication date: 7-9 Nov 1844
Type 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 Fragilaria amphicephaloides Lange-Bertalot.
Source of Synonymy
Hofmann, G., Werum, M. & Lange-Bertalot, H. (2013). Diatomeen im Süßwasser-Benthos von Mitteleuropa. Bestimmungsflora Kieselalgen für die ökologische Praxis. Über 700 der häufigsten Arten und ihre Ökologie. pp. [1]-908, 3522 Figuren auf 133 Tafeln. Königstein: Koeltz Scientific Books.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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Nomenclatural note
New name: priority for Fragilaria amphicephala Ehrenberg, 1853. - (31 January 2024) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 31 January 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 May 2025
