Kittonia deflexa J.W.Barker & Meakin 1945
Publication Details
Kittonia deflexa J.W.Barker & Meakin 1945: 20, pl. 4: fig. 8
Published in: Barker, J.W. & Meakin, S.H. (1945). New and rare diatoms. Journal of the Quekett Microscopical Club, Series 4 2(1): 18-22, 2 pls (3, 4).
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Kittonia is Kittonia elaborata (Grove & Sturt) Grove & Sturt.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Syntype localities: Papakaio and Oamaru, New Zealand; (Barker & Meakin 1945: 20) Notes: Types: BM 36188, BM 63877
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), bent sharply in a downward direction.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 24 November 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 24 November 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 April 2024
