Frustulia subulata Kützing, nom. inval. 1834
Publication Details
Frustulia subulata Kützing, nom. inval. 1834: 538, pl. 13: fig. 3
Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1834 '1833'). Synopsis diatomearum oder Versuch einer systematischen Zusammenstellung der Diatomeen. Linnaea 8: 529-620, + pls XIII-XIX [79 figs].
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A type species for this genus does not appear to have been designated.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Closterium subulatum (Kützing) Brébisson.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), subulate, awl-shaped, i.e., tapering from a narrow or moderately broad base to a very fine point (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 17 March 2008 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 February 2014
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 February 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024
