Fragilaria binodis Ehrenberg 1854
Publication Details
Fragilaria binodis Ehrenberg 1854: 12, pl. V:II [6:2]: fig. 26; pl.VI:I [6:1]: fig. 43; pl. XI [11]: fig. 15
Published in: Ehrenberg, C.G. (1854). Mikrogeologie. Einundvierzig Tafeln mit über viertausend grossentheils colorirten Figuren, Gezeichnet vom Verfasser. pp. [1]-31, 40 pls [Taf. I-XXXX]. Leipzig: Verlag von Leopold Voss.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Fragilaria is Fragilaria pectinalis (O.F.Müller) Lyngbye.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Staurosira binodis (Ehrenberg) Lange-Bertalot.
Source of Synonymy
Hofmann, G., Werum, M. & Lange-Bertalot, H. (2011). Diatomeen im Süßwasser-Benthos von Mitteleuropa. Bestimmungsflora Kieselalgen für die ökologische Praxis. Über 700 der häufigsten Arten und ihre Ökologie. pp. [1]-908. Rugell,: ARG Gantner Verlag.
Type Information
Type locality: USA (New Haven [pl. V:II:26]); Italy (Sant Flore [pl. VI:I:43]); Bohemia (pl. XI: 15); (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), with two nodes (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Description
No description (Index Nominum Algarum).
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 14 August 2023
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Nomenclatural note
According to INA, when introduced this name had no description; valid according to CAS, concluding perhaps that it was validated by analytical figures (see 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.").
- (23 February 2011) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 August 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 May 2025