Nitzschia pulchra Hustedt, nom. illeg. 1955
Publication Details
Nitzschia pulchra Hustedt, nom. illeg. 1955: 44, pl. 16: figs 4, 5
Published in: Hustedt, F. (1955). Marine littoral diatoms of Beaufort, North Carolina. Bulletin Duke University Marine Station 6: 1-67, incl.16 pls.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Nitzschia is Nitzschia elongata Hassal.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Nitzschia dubioides Hustedt ex Simonsen.
Type Information
Type locality: Beaufort, North Carolina; (Hustedt 1955: 44) Lectotype (designated by Simonsen 1987: 422): BRM; Ztl/90. Beaufort, N.C., U.S.A. Strand, b. 12 (Simonsen 1987: 422)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), beautiful, fair, pretty.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 01 October 2019 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 16 February 2023
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 February 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024
