Nitzschia distans W.Gregory 1857
Publication Details
Nitzschia distans W.Gregory 1857: 530, pl. 14: fig. 103
Published in: Gregory, W. (1857). On new forms of marine Diatomaceae found in the Firth of Clyde and in Loch Fyne, illustrated by numerous figures drawn by R.K. Greville, LL.D., F.R.S.E. Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh 21: 473-542, 6 pls [IX-XIV].
Request PDFType 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 Homoeocladia distans (W.Gregory) Kuntze.
Type Information
Type locality: Lamlash Bay, Loch Fine, Scotland; (Hendey 1964: 281) Notes: Glenshira Sand. (INA).
Origin of Species Name
Participle B (Latin), distant (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 12 September 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 September 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024
