Opephora ansata M.H.Hohn & J.Hellerman 1963
Publication Details
Opephora ansata M.H.Hohn & J.Hellerman 1963: 1/15
Published in: Hohn, M.H. & Hellerman, J. (1963). The taxonomy and structure of diatom populations from three eastern North American rivers using three sampling methods. Transactions of the American Microscopical Society 82(3): 250-329, 6 pls.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Opephora is Opephora pacifica (Grunow) P.Petit.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Staurosirella ansata (M.H.Hohn & J.Hellerman) J.C.Kingston.
Source of Synonymy
Kingston, J.C. (2000). New combinations in the freshwater Fragilariaceae and Achnanthidiaceae. Diatom Research 15(2): 409-411.
Type Information
Type locality: U.S.A.: Maryland: Potomac River; (INA 1996)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 02 July 2021
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Citing AlgaeBase
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 02 July 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 30 June 2025
