Sceptroneis pacifica (Grunow) Elmore 1921

Publication Details
Sceptroneis pacifica (Grunow) Elmore 1921: 47

Published in: Elmore, C.J. (1921). The diatoms (Bacillarioideae) of Nebraska. University Studies, The University of Nebraska, Lincoln 21: 22-214, 23 pls [= 861 figs].

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Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Sceptroneis is Sceptroneis caduceus Ehrenberg.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Opephora pacifica (Grunow) Petit.

Basionym
Fragilaria pacifica Grunow

Type Information
Neotype locality: Flugsand an der Kalkbay, Kap der Guten Hoffnung; (Sabbe & Vyverman 1995: 244) Neotype: W; Grunow slide no. 790 (Sabbe & Vyverman 1995: 244) Notes: Holotype probably lost. Original type locality: 'mari pacifico boreali'. Isotype: AWH slide no. VI 41 B10 (Grunow no. 790 (Flugsand der Kalkbay bei Kapstadt).

Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), pertaining to the Pacific Ocean.

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 10 October 2012 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 29 June 2021

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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 June 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024

 
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