Amphiprora angustata Hendey 1964
Publication Details
Amphiprora angustata Hendey 1964: 254, pl. XLIII [43]: figs 1-6
Published in: Hendey, N.I. (1964). An introductory account of the smaller algae of British coastal waters. Part V: Bacillariophyceae (diatoms). pp. [i]-xxii, 1-317. London: Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Fishery Investigations. Her Majesty’s Stationery Office.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Amphiprora is Amphiprora constricta Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Entomoneis angustata (Hendey) D.M.Williams.
Source of Synonymy
Williams, D.M. (2024). A catalogue of the Norman Ingram Hendey (1903–2004) diatom
collection. Bibliotheca Diatomologica 69: [1]–127, 47 plates.
Type Information
Type locality: "Poole Bay, Dorset" [England] also as "Pool Harbour" [p. 254]; (Hendey 1964: 255) Holotype: BM; 102566 Hendey 3377 (Williams 2024: 27)
Origin of Species Name
Participle A (Latin), narrowed (Sreenivasa Rao 1965).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 06 August 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 August 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
