Cymbella citrus J.R.Carter & Bailey-Watts 1981
Publication Details
Cymbella citrus J.R.Carter & Bailey-Watts 1981: 548, pl. 6: figs 26-29
Published in: Carter, J.R. & Bailey-Watts, A.E. (1981). A taxonomic study of diatoms from standing freshwaters in Shetland. Nova Hedwigia 33: 513-629, 9 figs, 25 pls.
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 Cymbopleura citrus (J.R.Carter & Bailey-Watts) Krammer.
Origin of Species Name
Noun (Latin), lemon, citrus fruit.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 14 January 2016
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 January 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024