Nitzschia parvula Lewis ex Grunow, nom. illeg. 1881
Publication Details
Nitzschia parvula Lewis ex Grunow, nom. illeg. 1881: pl. 67: fig. 4
Published in: Van Heurck, H. (1881). Synopsis des Diatomées de Belgique Atlas. pp. pls XXXI-LXXVII [31-77]. Anvers: Ducaju et Cie.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Nitzschia is Nitzschia elongata Hassall.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Nitzschia brevissima Grunow.
Source of Synonymy
Witkowski, A., Lange-Bertalot, H. & Metzeltin, D. (2000). Diatom flora of marine coasts I. Iconographia Diatomologica 7: 1-925, incl. 219 pls with 4504 figs.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), very small (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 August 2023
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Nomenclatural note
Apparently originally introduced without a description, but perhaps validated by analytical figures (see Art. 38.7 "For the purpose of Art. 38.5, prior to 1 January 1908, an illustration with analysis (see Art. 38.9 and 38.10) is acceptable in place of a written description or diagnosis."). In any case, the name is illegitimate: priority for Nitzschia parvula W.Smith, 1853.
- (09 February 2016) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 August 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 July 2025
