Synedra spectabilis Ehrenberg 1841
Publication Details
Synedra spectabilis Ehrenberg 1841: 389, pl. I: fig. 11.9; pl. II: fig. III.4; pl. II: fig. V.6; pl. III: fig. I.24; pl. III: fig. V.8
Published in: Ehrenberg, C.G. (1843). Verbreitung und Einfluss des mikroskopischen Lebens in Süd- und Nord-Amerika. Abhandlungen der Königlichen Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin 1841: 291-445 + [1, Berichtigungen], + 4 pls.
Request PDFType 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 Hantzschia spectabilis (Ehrenberg) Hustedt.
Source of Synonymy
Hustedt, F. (1959). Die Diatomeenflora des Salzlackengebietes im östereichischen Burgenland. Österreichchischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Mathematische und Naturwissenschafliche, Kl. Abt. 1, 168(4/5): 387-452, 1 pl.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), spectacular.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 12 November 2018
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Nomenclatural note
Seemingly originally first introduced without a description, but validated by analytical figures (see ICN 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."). - (04 May 2016) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 November 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 03 July 2025
