Sceptroneis mutabilis Grunow, nom. inval. 1879
Publication Details
Sceptroneis mutabilis Grunow, nom. inval. 1879: no. 255
Published in: Cleve, P.T. & Möller, J.D. (1879). Diatoms. Part V, No. 217-276. . Upsala: Esatas Edquists Boktrykeri.
Type 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 Opephora mutabilis Sabbe & Wyverman.
Type Information
Type locality: Hourdel, France, 'embouchure de la Somme'; (Sabbe & Vyverman 1995: 241) Holotype: W; (Sabbe & Vyverman 1995: 241) Notes: Isotype: AWH slide no. II 9 A12 (Cleve & Moller slide no. 255).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), variable.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 12 July 2021
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Citing AlgaeBase
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 July 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024
