Pinnularia integra W.Smith 1856
Publication Details
Pinnularia integra W.Smith 1856: 96
Published in: Smith, W. (1856). A synopsis of the British Diatomaceae; with remarks on their structure, functions and distribution; and instructions for collecting and preserving specimens. The plates by Tuffen West. In two volumes. Vol. II. pp. [i]-xxix, 1-107, pls 32-60, 61-62, A-E. London: John van Voorst, Paternoster Row.
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The type species (holotype) of the genus Pinnularia is Pinnularia viridis (Nitzsch) Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Prestauroneis integra (W.Smith) Bruder .
Source of Synonymy
Bruder, K. & Medlin, L.K. (2008). Morphological and molecular investigations of naviculoid diatoms. II. Selected genera and families. Diatom Research 23(2): 283-329.
Type Information
Scotland (various) [Navicula rostrata W. Smith ex Gregory 1856]; (INA 1996)
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 March 2016
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Nomenclatural note
New name. Navicula rostrata W. Smith ex Gregory 1856 (illeg.) (INA) - (17 July 2015) - G.M. Guiry
Habitat note
Prefers waters with high mineral content. Often found in polluted waters - (01 January 2012) - Salvador Valenzuela Miranda
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 March 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 30 June 2025
