Stauroneis mirabilis K.Krasske 1951
Publication Details
Stauroneis mirabilis K.Krasske 1951: 649, figs 2-3
Published in: Krasske, G. (1951). Die Diatomeenflora des Açudas Nordostbrasiliens (zur Kieselalgenflora Brasiliens II). Arch. Hydrobiol. 44: 639-653.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Stauroneis is Stauroneis phoenicenteron (Nitzsch) Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Geissleria mirabilis (K.Krasske) Metzeltin & H. Lange-Bertalot.
Type Information
Type locality: Brazil: Rio sao Francisco, near Jatobá; (Index Nominum Algarum)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), to be wondered at, wonderful, marvellous, extraordinary, admirable (Smith & Lockwood 1933).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 27 August 2014
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 August 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024