Colletonema neglectum (Thwaites) W.Smith 1856
Publication Details
Colletonema neglectum (Thwaites) W.Smith 1856: 70; pl.56, fig.352
Published in: Smith, W. (1856). A synopsis of the British Diatomaceae; with remarks on their structure, functions and distribution; and instructions for collecting and preserving specimens. The plates by Tuffen West. In two volumes. Vol. II. pp. [i]-xxix, 1-107, pls 32-60, 61-62, A-E. London: John van Voorst, Paternoster Row.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Colletonema is Colletonema viridulum Brébisson ex Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Navicula tripunctata (O.F.Müller) Bory.
Basionym
Schizonema neglectum Thwaites
Type Information
Type locality: "Occurring amongst other Diatomacece from fresh or slightly brackish water near Bristol." [England]; (Thwaites 1848: 171)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), neglected (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 25 November 2008 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 22 May 2010
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Salvador Valenzuela Miranda in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 22 May 2010. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024