Cyclotella antiqua W.Smith 1853
Publication Details
Cyclotella antiqua W.Smith 1853: 28, pl. V [5]: fig. 49
Published in: Smith, W. (1853). A synopsis of the British Diatomaceae; with remarks on their structure, function and distribution; and instructions for collecting and preserving specimens. The plates by Tuffen West. In two volumes. Vol. I. pp. [i]-xxxiii, 1-89, pls I-XXXI. London: John van Voorst, Paternoster Row.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Cyclotella is Cyclotella tecta Håkansson & R.Ross.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Lindavia antiqua (W.Smith) Nakov, Guillory, M.L.Julius, E.C.Theriot & A.J.Alverson.
Source of Synonymy
Nakov, T., Guillory, W.X., Julius, M.L., Theriot, E.C. & Alverson, A.J. (2015). Towards a phylogenetic classification of species belonging to the diatom genus Cyclotella (Bacillariophyceae): Transfer of species formerly placed in Puncticulata, Handmannia, Pliocaenicus and Cyclotella to the genus Lindavia. Phytotaxa 217(3): 249-264.
Type Information
Type locality: "Fresh water. Lough Mourne and Peterhead Deposits. Cantyre Peat, and Marl, Co. Down."; (Smith 1853: 28)
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 18 December 2024
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Luka Sato in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 18 December 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 June 2025
