Cyclotella striata var. baltica Grunow 1882
Publication Details
Cyclotella striata var. baltica Grunow 1882: pl. 92: figs 13-15
Published in: Van Heurck, H. (1882). Synopsis des Diatomées de Belgique. Atlas. pp. pls LXXVIII-CXXXII [78-132 and supplementary pls 22 bis, 82bis, 83bis, 83ter, 95bis], tables genres. Anvers: Ducaju et Cie.
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Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Cyclotella is Cyclotella tecta Håkansson & R.Ross.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Cyclotella baltica (Grunow) Håkansson.
Source of Synonymy
Håkansson, H. (2002). A compilation and evaluation of species in the genera ["general"] Stephanodiscus, Cyclostephanos and Cyclotella with a new genus in the family Stephanodiscaceae. Diatom Research 17(1): 1-139, 487 figs.
Type Information
Type locality: Kiel, Germany; (Prasad & Nienow 2006: 134) Lectotype: W (Grunow's collection); slide 2241 (Håkansson 2002: 104) Notes: It is assumed (by Håkansson, 2002: 104) that Grunow"s material on slide 2241 is the same as the material Rabenhorst exsiccatum 1697. Original material: "Im Kieler Hafen auf Holzwerk. welches im Sommer unter Wasser (Rab. Alg. Eur. 1697) C. striata var. baltica, m viel" (according to to Grunow's annotations) (Hakansson, 2002: 104). Baltic Sea (INA).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), striped or fluted.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 12 October 2022
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Nomenclatural note
Seemingly originally first introduced without a description, but validated by analytical figures (see ICN Art. 38.7 "For the purpose of Art. 38.5, prior to 1 January 1908, an illustration with analysis (see Art. 38.9 and 38.10) is acceptable in place of a written description or diagnosis."). - (24 March 2016) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 October 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 May 2025
