Diatoma minima Ralfs 1843

Publication Details
Diatoma minima Ralfs 1843: 455 (as 'minimum')

Published in: Ralfs, J. (1843). On the Diatomaceae. Annals and Magazine of Natural History 11: 447-457, 2 pls [pl. VIII, IX].

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Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Diatoma is Diatoma vulgaris Bory.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Fragilaria hyalina var. minima (Ralfs) De Toni.

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), very little, very least (Stearn 1973).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 15 August 2023

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 August 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024

 
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