Epithemia alpestris Kützing 1844
Publication Details
Epithemia alpestris Kützing 1844: 34, pl. 5: XVI. 1. 2; pl. 7. VII
Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1844). Die Kieselschaligen Bacillarien oder Diatomeen. pp. [i-vii], [1]-152, pls 1-30. Nordhausen: zu finden bei W. Köhne.
Publication date: 7-9 Nov 1844
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Epithemia is Epithemia turgida (Ehrenberg) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Eunotia alpestris (Kützing) Rabenhorst.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), alpine.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 28 October 2021 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 01 August 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 01 August 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 May 2024