Amphora ovalis f. typica Istvanfy, nom. inval.
Publication Details
Amphora ovalis f. typica Istvanfy, nom. inval. (as 'var. pediculus f. typica')
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Amphora is Amphora ovalis (Kützing) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Amphora ovalis var. pediculus (Kützing) Van Heurck.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), oval, elliptical, i.e., broadest at the middle, the sides curved and length:breadth generally 2:1 (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 21 July 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 21 July 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 April 2024