Fragilaria virescens var. exigua Grunow 1881
Publication Details
Fragilaria virescens var. exigua Grunow 1881: pl. XLIV [45]: figs 2, 3
Published in: Van Heurck, H. (1881). Synopsis des Diatomées de Belgique Atlas. pp. pls XXXI-LXXVII [31-77]. Anvers: Ducaju et Cie.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Fragilaria is Fragilaria pectinalis (O.F.Müller) Lyngbye.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Fragilariforma virescens var. exigua (Grunow) M.Poulin.
Origin of Species Name
Participle (Latin), becoming green (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 25 October 2017
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 25 October 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024