Diatoma vulgaris var. constricta Grunow 1881
Publication Details
Diatoma vulgaris var. constricta Grunow 1881: pl. 50: fig. 9 (as 'constrictum')
Published in: Van Heurck, H. (1881). Synopsis des Diatomées de Belgique Atlas. pp. pls XXXI-LXXVII [31-77]. Anvers: Ducaju et Cie.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Diatoma is Diatoma vulgaris Bory.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Diatoma constricta (Grunow) D.M.Williams.
Source of Synonymy
Williams, D.M. (1985). Morphology, taxonomy and inter-relationships of the ribbed araphid diatoms from the genera Diatoma and Meridion (Diatomaceae: Bacillariophyta). Bibliotheca Diatomologica 8: 1-228, 27 pl.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), common, general, ordinary (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 03 December 2018
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Nomenclatural note
Seemingly originally first introduced without a description, but 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."). - (03 December 2018) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 03 December 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 09 May 2025
