Melosira granulata var. curvata Grunow 1882
Publication Details
Melosira granulata var. curvata Grunow 1882: pl. LXXXVII [87]: fig. 18
Published in: Van Heurck, H. (1882). Synopsis des Diatomées de Belgique. Atlas. pp. pls LXXVIII-CXXXII [78-132 and supplementary pls 22 bis, 82bis, 83bis, 83ter, 95bis], tables genres. Anvers: Ducaju et Cie.
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Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Melosira is Melosira nummuloides C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Aulacoseira granulata var. curvata (Grunow) L.Yang & Q.X.Wang.
Source of Synonymy
Yang, L., Yu, P., You, Q., Li, G. & Wang, Q. (2021 '2022'). Morphological and phylogenetic analysis of a new Melosira species and revision of freshwater Melosira in China. Journal of Oceanology and Limnology 40(2): 712-728, 7 fig., 6 tables.
Type Information
Belgium: Anvers.;
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), granulate (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 17 June 2003 by Mairead Murphy.
Last updated: 31 May 2023
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Nomenclatural note
Seemingly originally first introduced without a description, but validated by analytical figures (see ICN 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."). - (09 December 2016) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 31 May 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 17 July 2025
