Frustulia linearis C.Agardh, nom. inval. 1853

Publication Details
Frustulia linearis C.Agardh, nom. inval. 1853: 39

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.

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Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Frustulia is Frustulia saxonica Rabenhorst.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Nitzschia linearis W.Smith.

Source of Synonymy
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.

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), linear (Stearn 1983).

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 20 June 2009 by Salvador Valenzuela Miranda.

Last updated: 14 April 2021

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Nomenclatural note
This is a manuscript name attributed to C.Agardh and included in synonymy by Smith (1853: 39) and cited by numerous authors but as such was not validly published; the taxon was validated as Nitzschia linearis W.Smith (1853: 39) (q.v.). - (20 June 2009) - Salvador Valenzuela Miranda

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 April 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 July 2025

 
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