Amphora rhombica Kitton 1876
Publication Details
Amphora rhombica Kitton 1876: pl. 40: fig. 39
Published in: Schmidt, A.[W.F.] (1876). Atlas der Diatomaceen-kunde. Series I: Heft 9. pp. pls. 33-36. Aschersleben: Verlag von Ernst Schlegel.
Request PDFPublication date: 1 July 1876
Type 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 rhombica (Kitton) J.G.Štěpánek & 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
Colon;
General Environment
This is a freshwatermarine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 20 January 2020
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Nomenclatural note
Seemingly originally first introduced without a description, but validated by analytical figures (see ICN Art. 38.7 "For the purpose of Art. 38.5, prior to 1 January 1908, an illustration with analysis (see Art. 38.9 and 38.10) is acceptable in place of a written description or diagnosis."). - (20 May 2016) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 January 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 12 April 2025
