Cymbella capitata Zimmermann 1918
Publication Details
Cymbella capitata Zimmermann 1918: 93, pl. 4: fig. 4
Published in: Zimmermann, S.J., C. (1918). Algumas Diatomaceas novas on curiosas. Broteria (Ciencias Naturais), Serie Botanica 16: 84-95, 4 pls.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Cymbella is Cymbella cymbiformis C.Agardh.
Status of Name
The taxonomic or nomenclatural status (or both) of this entity is in some way unresolved and requires further investigation.
Type Information
Brazil: Rio de Contas R.;
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), with a knob-like head or tip (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 16 January 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 January 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024