Nitzschia ocellata Cleve 1881
Publication Details
Nitzschia ocellata Cleve 1881: 16, pl. IV [4]: fig. 47
Published in: Cleve, P.T. (1881). On some new and little known diatoms. Kongliga Svenska-Vetenskaps Akademiens Handlingar, N.F. 18(5): 1-28, 6 pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Nitzschia is Nitzschia elongata Hassall.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Balearic Islands; (INA 1996) Type: Söderlund; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), marked with two-coloured spots, having the centre of one colour surrounded by a broad ring of another (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 30 January 2008 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 02 February 2023
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Distributional note
Europe, S. America and E. Asia (see Round, 2022). - (27 October 2022) - G.M. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 02 February 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 17 July 2025
