Cyclotella nana Hustedt 1957
Publication Details
Cyclotella nana Hustedt 1957: 212, figs 1, 2
Published in: Hustedt, F. (1957). Die Diatomeenflora des Fluß-systems der Weser im Gebiet der Hansestadt Bremen. Abhandlungen der Naturwissenschaftlichen Verein zu Bremen 34(3): 181-440, 1 pl.
Type 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 Thalassiosira pseudonana Hasle & Heimdal.
Source of Synonymy
Chang, T.-P. & Chang-Schneider, H. (2008). Zentrische Kieselalgen in KemptenerSeen . Berichte der Bayerischen Botanischen Gesellschaft zur Erforschung der Heimischen Flora 78: 5-15.
Type Information
Syntype localities: River Wümme and River Weser, Germany; (Hustedt 1957: 212) Lectotype (River Wümme, designated by Simonsen 1987: 439): BRM; 380/36. Bremen. Wumme. 8. (Simonsen 1987: 429)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), dwarf (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 15 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 February 2023
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Nomenclatural note
Thalassiosira pseudoana (Hustedt) Hasle & Heimdal is replacement name: priority for Thalassiosira nana Lohman, 1980. - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 February 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 May 2025
