Sceptroneis marina var. parva Grunow 1881

Publication Details
Sceptroneis marina var. parva Grunow 1881: pl. 45, fig. 36

Published in: Van Heurck, H. (1881). Synopsis des Diatomées de Belgique Atlas. pp. pls XXXI-LXXVII [31-77]. Anvers: Ducaju et Cie.

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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 mutabilis Sabbe & Wyverman.

Source of Synonymy
Sabbe, K. & Vyverman, W. (1995). Taxonomy, morphology and ecology of some widespread representatives of the diatom genus Opephora. European Journal of Phycology 30: 235-249, 79 figs, 2 tables.

Type Information
Type locality: France (Le Hourdel); UK: Scotland (Lamlash Bay); (INA 1996)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), growing in the sea (Stearn 1983).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 13 July 2021

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Nomenclatural notes
Seemingly originally introduced without a description, but validated by analytical figures (see 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."). - (10 February 2016) - M.D. Guiry
1881: pl. XLV: fig. 18 (INA). - (13 July 2021) - G.M. Guiry

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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 July 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 05 June 2025