Cymbella scotica W.Smith 1853

Publication Details
Cymbella scotica W.Smith 1853: 18, pl. II [2]: fig. 25

Published in: Smith, W. (1853). A synopsis of the British Diatomaceae; with remarks on their structure, function and distribution; and instructions for collecting and preserving specimens. The plates by Tuffen West. In two volumes. Vol. I. pp. [i]-xxxiii, 1-89, pls I-XXXI. London: John van Voorst, Paternoster Row.

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Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Cymbella is Cymbella cymbiformis C.Agardh.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Encyonema gracile var. scotica (W.Smith) Van Heurck.

Type Information
Syntype localities: "Pass of Killiecrankie, very plentiful, Mr. P. Grant. Dolgelly Earth." [Britain]; (Smith 1853: 18)

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 29 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 17 February 2023

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Salvador Valenzuela Miranda in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 February 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024

 
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