Denticula tenuis var. inflata (W.Smith) Grunow 1881
Publication Details
Denticula tenuis var. inflata (W.Smith) Grunow 1881: pl. XLIX [49], fig. 32-34
Published in: Van Heurck, H. (1881). Synopsis des Diatomées de Belgique Atlas. pp. pls XXXI-LXXVII [31-77]. Anvers: Ducaju et Cie.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Denticula is Denticula elegans Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Denticula inflata W.Smith.
Basionym
Denticula inflata W.Smith
Type Information
Syntype localities: "Fresh water. Beachey Head, Sussex, Aug. 1852, W. Sm. (Chateau d'Eau, Montpellier, and Fountain at Nismes, May 1854, W. Sm.)" [England and France]; (Smith 1856: 20) Notes: A lectotype does not appear to have been designated.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), thin, fine, slender (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 29 February 2016
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 February 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024
