Cymbella thumensis (A.Mayer) Hustedt 1945
Publication Details
Cymbella thumensis (A.Mayer) Hustedt 1945: 938
Published in: Hustedt, F. (1945). Diatomeen aus Seen und Quellgebieten der Balkan-Halbinsel. Archiv für Hydrobiologie 40(4): 867-973, 12 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 Amphora thumensis (A.Mayer) Willi Krieger.
Source of Synonymy
Stepanek, J.G., Carlson, T.E., Rumley, L.E. & Julius, M.L. (2023). Systematic reappraisal of the diminutive Amphora thumensis and the transfer of Halamphora parathumensis to the genus Amphora. Diatom Research 38(3): 135-142.
Basionym
Amphora coffeiformis var. thumensis A.Mayer
Type Information
Type locality: Germany: Bavaria: Thumsee near Reichenhall; (INA 1996)
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 14 May 2024
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 May 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 July 2025
