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.

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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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Nomenclatural note
See CAS Diatom Collection. - (13 November 2019) - Salvador Valenzuela Miranda

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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 21 July 2025

 
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