Synedra capitellata Grunow 1881

Publication Details
Synedra capitellata Grunow 1881: pl. 40: fig. 26 (as 'Synedra vaucheriae var.? capitellata')

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 (lectotype) of the genus Synedra is Synedra balthica Ehrenberg.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Fragilaria recapitellata Lange-Bertalot & Metzeltin.

Source of Synonymy
Metzeltin D., Lange-Bertalot, H. & Soninkhishig, N. (2009). Diatoms in Mongolia. Iconographia Diatomologica 20: 3-686, incl. 271 pls.

Type Information
Type locality: Switzerland: Zurich (fide Tuji & Williams, 2009: 139); (INA 1996) Lectotype: Pl. XL: fig. 26 (fide Tuji & Williams, 2009: 139): BM 101302 (fide Tuji & Williams, 2009: 139) (epitype) (INA 1996)

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

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

Last updated: 30 October 2019

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Nomenclatural note
Apparently 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."). - (03 February 2016) - M.D. Guiry

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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 October 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 11 June 2025