Sceptroneis gemmata Grunow 1866
Publication Details
Sceptroneis gemmata Grunow 1866: 146 (as 'Sceptroneis? gemmata')
Published in: Grunow, A. (1866). Moler aus Jütland eingesandt von Th. Jensen analysirt von A. Grunow. [Über Sceptroneis? gemmata n. sp. Grun.]. Hedwigia 5(10): 145-146.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Sceptroneis is Sceptroneis caduceus Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Opephora gemmata (Grunow) Hustedt.
Source of Synonymy
Hustedt, F. (1931). Die Kieselalgen Deutschlands, Österreichs und der Schweiz unter Berücksichtigung der übrigen Länder Europas sowie der angrenzenden Meeresgebiete. Bd. VII: Teil 2: Liefrung 1. In: Rabenhorst's Kryptogamen Flora von Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz. (Anon. Eds), pp. [1]-176. Leipzig: Akademische Verlagsgesellschaft m.b.h..
Type Information
Type locality: Denmark: Jutland, fossil; (INA 1996)
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Participle A (Latin), having been budded..
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 30 January 2025
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 January 2025. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 06 June 2025
