Amphora decussata Grunow 1877
Publication Details
Amphora decussata Grunow 1877: 178, pl. 195: fig. 9
Published in: Grunow, A. (1877). New diatoms from Honduras, with notes by F. Kitton. Monthly Microscopical Journal, London 18: 165-186, pls 193-196.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Amphora is Amphora ovalis (Kützing) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Tetramphora decussata (Grunow) Stepanek & Kociolek.
Source of Synonymy
Stepanek, J.G. & Kociolek, J.P. (2016). Re-examination of Mereschkowsky's genus Tetramphora (Bacillariophyta) and its separation from Amphora. Diatom Research 31(2): 123-148, 113 fig., 1 table.
Type Information
Type locality: Quarnero; Honduras; (INA 1996) Type: Lindig; (INA 1996)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 05 December 2018
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 December 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 November 2024
