Cymbella microcephala Grunow 1880

Publication Details
Cymbella microcephala Grunow 1880: pl. VIII: fig. 36

Published in: Van Heurck, H. (1880). Synopsis des Diatomées de Belgique Atlas. pp. pls I-XXX [pls 1-30]. Anvers: Ducaju et Cie.

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Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Cymbella is Cymbella cymbiformis C.Agardh.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Encyonopsis microcephala (Grunow) Krammer.

Source of Synonymy
Krammer, K. (1997). Die cymbelloiden Diatomeen. Eine Monographie der weltweit bekannten Taxa. Teil 1. Allgemeines und Encyonema Part. Bibliotheca Diatomologica 36: [i-iii] [1]-382, incl. 99 pls, 15 figs., 2 tables.

Type Information
Type locality: Belgium: Brussels; (INA 1996) Type: Delogne; Meise, National Botanical Garden, Coll. Van Heurck; no. 211 (INA 1996)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), little head.

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 22 January 2024

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Nomenclatural note
Seemingly originally first introduced without a description, but validated by analytical figures (ICN 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."). - (18 February 2016) - G.M. Guiry

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 22 January 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 08 June 2025