Cyclotella maxima Kützing 1844
Publication Details
Cyclotella maxima Kützing 1844: 50, pl. 1: fig. 5; pl. 21: fig. 6b
Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1844). Die Kieselschaligen Bacillarien oder Diatomeen. pp. [i-vii], [1]-152, pls 1-30. Nordhausen: zu finden bei W. Köhne.
Publication date: 7-9 Nov 1844
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 Podosira maxima (Kützing) Grunow.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), largest.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 27 September 2012 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 12 January 2019
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 January 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024