Fragilariopsis nana (Steemann Nielsen) Paasche 1961
Publication Details
Fragilariopsis nana (Steemann Nielsen) Paasche 1961: 201, fig. 1 a, pl. 1: fig. a
Published in: Paasche, E. (1961). Notes on phytoplankton from the Norwegian Sea. Botanica Marina 2(3-4): 197–210, 2 figures, 4 plates.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Fragilariopsis is Fragilariopsis antarctica (Carlson) Hustedt.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Fragilariopsis pseudonana (Hasle) Hasle.
Source of Synonymy
Hasle, G.R. & Syvertsen, E.E. (1996). Marine diatoms. In: Identifying Marine Phytoplankton. (Tomas, C.R. Eds), pp. 5-385. San Diego: Academic Press.
Basionym
Fragilaria nana Steemann-Nielsen
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), dwarf (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 14 November 2002 by Andy Taylor.
Last updated: 20 October 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 May 2025
