Amphora proteus W.Gregory 1857
Publication Details
Amphora proteus W.Gregory 1857: 518, pl. 13: fig. 81 (as 'Proteus')
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 (lectotype) of the genus Amphora is Amphora ovalis (Kützing) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Arran, Scotland; (Hendey 1964: 262) Type: BM; 1196 (Hendey 1964: 262) Notes: Scotland: Lamlash Bay; Loch Fine (INA).
Origin of Species Name
Noun (Latin), early sea-god or god of rivers and oceanic bodies of water.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 25 November 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 25 November 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 November 2024
