Cymatosira capensis Giffen 1975
Publication Details
Cymatosira capensis Giffen 1975: 79; pl. II [2]: figs 36-39
Published in: Giffen, M.H. (1975). An account of the littoral diatoms from Langeban, Saldanha Bay, Cape Province, South Africa. Botanica Marina 18: 71-95.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Cymatosira is Cymatosira lorenziana Grunow.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Cymatosirella capensis (Giffen) P.Dabek, Witkowski & Archibald.
Type Information
South Africa: Cape Province: Saldanha Bay, littoral;
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), pertaining to the Cape, usually the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 08 December 2013 by Salvador Valenzuela Miranda.
Last updated: 23 June 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 June 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 April 2024
