Navicula elliptica W.Smith, nom. illeg. 1853
Publication Details
Navicula elliptica W.Smith, nom. illeg. 1853: 48, pl. XVII [17]: fig. 152 a
Published in: Smith, W. (1853). A synopsis of the British Diatomaceae; with remarks on their structure, function and distribution; and instructions for collecting and preserving specimens. The plates by Tuffen West. In two volumes. Vol. I. pp. [i]-xxxiii, 1-89, pls I-XXXI. London: John van Voorst, Paternoster Row.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Navicula is Navicula tripunctata (O.F.Müller) Bory.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Diploneis smithii (Brébisson) Cleve.
Type Information
Syntype localities: "Marine. Poole Bay, Sept. 1850 ; Seaford, Sussex, Aug. 1851, W. Sm."; (Smith 1853: 48)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), elliptic, elliptical (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 12 January 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 January 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024