Cymbella hercynica A.W.F.Schmidt 1875
Publication details
Cymbella hercynica A.W.F.Schmidt 1875: pl. 9: figs 30, 31
Published in: Schmidt, A.[W.F.] (1875). Atlas der Diatomaceen-kunde. Series I: Heft 3: pls 9-12. . Aschersleben: Verlag von Ernst Schlegel.
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Publication date: 25 March 1875
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 hercynica (A.W.F.Schmidt) Krammer
Type information
Type locality: Germany : Juliushall near Harzburg (Index Nominum Algarum).
Synonym(s)
No synonyms are currently included in AlgaeBase.
Nomenclatural notes
Nomen (INA). Seemingly originally first introduced without a description, but validated by analytical figures (ICN Art. 38.7 "For the purpose of Art. 38.5, prior to 1 January 1908, an illustration with analysis (see Art. 38.9 and 38.10) is acceptable in place of a written description or diagnosis."). - (16 Oct 2015) - Wendy Guiry
Habitat notes
Found in habitats with elevated electrolyte content. - (24 Aug 2010) - Salvador Valenzuela Miranda
General environment
This is a freshwater species.
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Key references
Krammer, K. (2003). Cymbopleura, Delicata, Navicymbula, Gomphocymbellopsis, Afrocymbella. In: Diatoms of Europe, Diatoms of the European Inland waters and comparable habitats. Vol. 4. (Lange-Bertalot, H. Eds), pp. 1-529. Rugell: A.R.G. Gantner Verlag K.G..
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry
Verified by: 16 December 2019 by M.D. Guiry
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