Diploneis alpina F.Meister 1912
Publication Details
Diploneis alpina F.Meister 1912: 103, 234, pl. XIV [14]: fig. 1
Published in: Meister, F. (1912). Die Kieselalgen der Schweiz. Beitrage zur Kryptogamenflora der Schweiz. Matériaux pour la flore cryptogamique suisse. Vol. IV, fasc. 1. pp. [i]-vi, [1]-254, 48 pls. Bern: Druck und Verlag von K.J. Wyss.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Diploneis is Diploneis didymus (Ehrenberg) Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Diploneis burgitensis Prudent.
Source of Synonymy
Lange-Bertalot, H., Fuhrmann, A. & Werum, M (2020). Freshwater Diploneis: species diversity in the Holarctic and spot checks from elsewhere. In: Diatoms of Europe. Diatoms of European inland water and comparable habitats. Freshwater Diploneis Two studies. (Lange-Bertalot, H. Eds), pp. 1-526 [691-699]. Glashütten: Koeltz Botanical Books.
Type Information
Syntype localities: "Häufig im See von Silvaplana! Walensee! Seebensee, Quarten! Partnunersee! Lago di Cadagno! Lützelsee!" [Switzerland]; (Meister 1912: 103)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), alpine, growing in the Alps or in the alpine zone of other mountains (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 17 January 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 January 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 June 2025
