Melosira crenulata var. javanica Grunow 1882
Publication Details
Melosira crenulata var. javanica Grunow 1882: pl. LXXXVIII [88]: fig. 6
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 javanica (Grunow) Houk, Klee & H.Tanaka.
Source of Synonymy
Houk, V., Klee, R. & Tanaka, H. (2017). Atlas of freshwater centric diatoms with a brief key and descriptions. Second emended edition of Part I and II. Melosiraceae, Liparogyraceae, Paraliaceae and Aulacoseiraceae. Fottea 17(Supplement): 1-616.
Type Information
Type locality: Java [fossil]; (Van Heurck 1882: expl. pl. LXXXVIII [88]: fig. 6) Lectotype (designated by Houk & al. 2017: 39): PRC; Diatom Slides Collection H1409 (Houk & al. 2017: 39)
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), crenulate, having small rounded teeth (Stearn 1983).
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 25 April 2023
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Nomenclatural note
Seemingly originally first introduced without a description, but validated by analytical figures (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."). - (25 April 2023) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 25 April 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 15 July 2025
