Sceptroneis marina var. perminuta Grunow 1881
Publication Details
Sceptroneis marina var. perminuta Grunow 1881: pl. XLV [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.
Request PDFType 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 Pseudostaurosira perminuta (Grunow) 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: Hourdel, France, 'embouchure de la Somme'; (Sabbe & Vyverman 1995: 237) Holotype: W; (Sabbe & Vyverman 1995: 237) Notes: Isotype: AWH slide no. II 9 A12 (Cleve & Moller slide no. 255).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), growing in the sea (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 February 2016
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Unspecified note
Sabbe & Vyverman (1995: 237) cite Sceptroneis? marina var. ?? perminuta Grunow as basionym of Pseudostaurosira perminuta (Grunow) Sabbe & Vyverman. - (16 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
Nomenclatural note
Seemingly originally first 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."). - (15 February 2016) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 February 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 08 June 2025
