Nitzschia arcus Bulnheim
Publication Details
Nitzschia arcus Bulnheim
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Nitzschia is Nitzschia elongata Hassal.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Nitzschia obtusa W.Smith.
Origin of Species Name
Noun (Latin), arc, bow or curve; arch (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 19 May 2014 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 19 May 2014
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 19 May 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 August 2022