Stauroneis apiculata Greville 1859
Publication Details
Stauroneis apiculata Greville 1859: 30, pl. IV: fig. 8
Published in: Greville, R.K. (1859). Descriptions of some new species and varieties of Naviculae, etc. observed in Californian guano. Edinburgh New Philosophical Journal, New Series 10: 25-30, pl. IV.
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 Achnanthes apiculata (Greville) Riaux-Gobin, Compère, Hinz & Ector.
Type Information
Type locality: central NE Pacific (Californian Guano); (Index Nominum Algarum)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), ending abruptly in a sharp point or apiculum (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 August 2022
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 August 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
