Libellus africana (Cleve) Cleve, nom. inval. 1894
Publication Details
Libellus africana (Cleve) Cleve, nom. inval. 1894: 145
Published in: Cleve, P.T. (1894). Synopsis of the naviculoid diatoms. Part I. Kongliga Svenska Vetenskapsakademiens Handlingar Series 4 26(2): 1-194, 5 pls.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Libellus is Libellus grevillei (C.Agardh) Cleve.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Stauroneis africana Cleve.
Basionym
Stauroneis africana Cleve
Type Information
South Africa: Zwathrops River, Port Elisabeth.;
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), of or pertaining to Africa.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 November 2019 by Salvador Valenzuela Miranda.
Last updated: 13 November 2019
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Salvador Valenzuela Miranda in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 November 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 March 2024