Fragilaria microcephala R.F.Bastow, nom. illeg. 1960
Publication Details
Fragilaria microcephala R.F.Bastow, nom. illeg. 1960: 242, pl. I, figs 15, 16
Published in: Bastow, R.F. (1960). The diatom-flora of the Sudan. Concerning the irrigation ditches around Khartoum. Journal of the Quekett Microscopical Club, Series 4, 5(9): 236-246.
Type 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 Fragilariforma bastowiana G.Reid & D.M.Williams.
Type Information
Type locality: Sudan: Khartoum, mud from irrigation ditch; (Index Nominum Algarum) Lectotype: J. Caldwell; July 1958; "irrigation ditches around Khartoum... mud..."; BM; 80083 (Reid & Williams 2008: 125, figs 17-19)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), little head.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 05 August 2016
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 August 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024