Navicula tuscula (Ehrenberg) Grunow, nom. illeg. 1880

Publication Details
Navicula tuscula (Ehrenberg) Grunow, nom. illeg. 1880: pl. 10: fig. 14 (as 'Tuscula')

Published in: Van Heurck, H. (1880). Synopsis des Diatomées de Belgique Atlas. pp. pls I-XXX [pls 1-30]. Anvers: Ducaju et Cie.

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Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Navicula is Navicula tripunctata (O.F.Müller) Bory.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Aneumastus tusculus (Ehrenberg) D.G.Mann & Stickle.

Source of Synonymy
Hustedt, F. (1930). Bacillariophyta (Diatomeae) Zweite Auflage. In: Die Süsswasser-Flora Mitteleuropas. Heft 10. (Pascher, A. Eds), pp. [i]–viii, [1]–466. Jena: Verlag von Gustav Fischer.

Basionym
Pinnularia tuscula Ehrenberg

Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), a native of Tuscany.

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 15 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 16 April 2020

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Nomenclatural note
Illegitimate: priority for Navicula tuscula Ehrenberg, 1840; not in CAS or INA. However, not invalid, although first introduced without a description, it is validated by analytical figures (Melbourne Code; 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."). - (13 March 2016) - M.D. Guiry

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 April 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 June 2025

 
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