Nitzschia lanceolata W.Smith 1853

Publication Details
Nitzschia lanceolata W.Smith 1853: 40, pl. XIV [14]: fig. 118

Published in: Smith, W. (1853). A synopsis of the British Diatomaceae; with remarks on their structure, function and distribution; and instructions for collecting and preserving specimens. The plates by Tuffen West. In two volumes. Vol. I. pp. [i]-xxxiii, 1-89, pls I-XXXI. London: John van Voorst, Paternoster Row.

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Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Nitzschia is Nitzschia elongata Hassal.

Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.

Type Information
Type locality: "Marine. Pevensey Bay, Sussex, Nov. 1850, W. Sm." [England]; (Smith 1853: 40)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), lance-shaped.

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 15 August 2023

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 August 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024

 
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