Navicula ovalis W.Smith 1853
Publication Details
Navicula ovalis W.Smith 1853: 48, pl. XVII: fig. 153
Published in: Smith, W. (1853). A synopsis of the British Diatomaceae; with remarks on their structure, function and distribution; and instructions for collecting and preserving specimens. The plates by Tuffen West. In two volumes. Vol. I. pp. [i]-xxxiii, 1-89, pls I-XXXI. London: John van Voorst, Paternoster Row.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Navicula is Navicula tripunctata (O.F.Müller) Bory.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Navicula elliptica var. ovalis (W.Smith) O'Meara.
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).
Created: 01 February 2009 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 01 February 2009
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 01 February 2009. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 05 May 2024
