Amphora clara A.W.F.Schmidt 1875
Publication Details
Amphora clara A.W.F.Schmidt 1875: pl. 25: fig. 20
Published in: Schmidt, A.[W.F.] (1875). Atlas der Diatomaceen-kunde. Series I: Heft 7. pp. pls 25-28. Aschersleben: Verlag von Ernst Schlegel.
Publication date: 15 Dec 1875
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Amphora is Amphora ovalis (Kützing) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Halamphora clara (A.W.F.Schmidt) Levkov.
Source of Synonymy
Levkov, Z. (2009). Amphora sensu lato. In: Diatoms of Europe: Diatoms of the European inland waters and comparable habitats. (Lange-Bertalot, H. Eds) Vol. 5, pp. 5-916. Ruggell: A.R.G. Gantner Verlag K.G.
Type Information
Type locality: "Yokohama (Gründl.)" [Japan]; (Dromgoole 1982: expl. pl. 25: fig. 20)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 20 July 2021
Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.
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."). - (10 January 2020) - M.D. Guiry
Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=83320
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 July 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 11 July 2025