Nitzschia linearis W.Smith 1853
Publication Details
Nitzschia linearis W.Smith 1853: 39, pl. XIII [13]: fig. 110; suppl. pl. XXXI [31]: fig. 110
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.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Nitzschia is Nitzschia elongata Hassall.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Syntype localities: "Fresh water: common. Lewes, March 1852, W. Sm. Wray, Mr. G. Smith, Nov. 1852. (Ceylon, Mr. Thwaites, Nov. 1850.)"; (Smith 1853: 40)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), linear (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwatermarine 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 24 November 2024
