Nitzschia levis Frenguelli 1923
Publication Details
Nitzschia levis Frenguelli 1923: 91; pl. VIII, fig. 3
Published in: Frenguelli, J. (1923). Diatomeas Argentinas. I. Contribuciones para la sinopsis de las Diatomeas Argentinas. Diatomeas del Río Primero en la ciudad de Córdoba. Boletín de la Academia Nacional de Ciencias en Córdoba (República Argentina) 27: 13-119, 9 pl..
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Nitzschia is Nitzschia elongata Hassall.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), smooth, free from uneveness, hairs or roughness (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 29 October 2014 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 18 August 2024
Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.
Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=151266
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
Salvador Valenzuela Miranda in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 18 August 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 July 2025