Synedra acicularis W.Smith, nom. illeg. 1853
Publication Details
Synedra acicularis W.Smith, nom. illeg. 1853: 70, pl. XI [11]: fig. 86
Published in: Smith, W. (1853). A synopsis of the British Diatomaceae; with remarks on their structure, function and distribution; and instructions for collecting and preserving specimens. The plates by Tuffen West. In two volumes. Vol. I. pp. [i]-xxxiii, 1-89, pls I-XXXI. London: John van Voorst, Paternoster Row.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Synedra is Synedra balthica Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Synedra pulchella var. smithii (Ralfs) Van Heurck.
Type Information
Type locality: Poole Bay; Excet, Sussex; Lancing, Sussex; (Index Nominum Algarum) Type: brackish water; (Index Nominum Algarum)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), acicular, i.e., narrow, stiff, pointed like a needle (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 27 December 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 December 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024