Nitzschia spathulata Brébisson ex W.Smith 1853
Publication Details
Nitzschia spathulata Brébisson ex W.Smith 1853: 40, pl. XXXI [31]: fig. 268
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.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Nitzschia is Nitzschia elongata Hassal.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: "Marine. Hull, Mr. R. Harrison." [Hull, East Yorkshire, England]; (Smith 1853: 40)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), spatulate, spatula-like; alternative form of spatulata.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 05 February 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 February 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 April 2024
