Amphiprora oblonga Greville 1863
Publication Details
Amphiprora oblonga Greville 1863: 20, pl. I [1]: fig. 15
Published in: Greville, R.K. (1863). Descriptions of new and rare Diatoms. Series VIII. Transactions of the Microscopical Society, New Series, London 11(3): 13-21, 1 pl.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Amphiprora is Amphiprora constricta Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Plagiotropis oblonga (Greville) Paddock.
Type Information
Type locality: "Harvey Bay, Queensland ; Dr. Roberts."; (Greville 1863: 20) Lectotype (designated by Williams, 1988: 6): Dr. Roberts; 1862; BM; 2671 (Williams 1988: 61)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), oblong (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 07 September 2021
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 07 September 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 May 2024
