Tropidoneis elegans (W.Smith) Cleve 1894
Publication Details
Tropidoneis elegans (W.Smith) Cleve 1894: 27
Published in: Cleve, P.T. (1894). Synopsis of the naviculoid diatoms. Part I. Kongliga Svenska Vetenskapsakademiens Handlingar Series 4 26(2): 1-194, 5 pls.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Tropidoneis is Tropidoneis vitrea (W.Smith) Cleve.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Plagiotropis elegans (W.Smith) Grunow.
Basionym
Amphiprora elegans W.Smith
Type Information
Type locality: Harwich: Mr. Bleakeley. Milford Haven: Mr. Roper. Salt Pans, Hampshire; Cork Harbour: W. Smith; (Index Nominum Algarum) Type: marine; (Index Nominum Algarum)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), elegant (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 26 January 2018
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 26 January 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 May 2024