Opephora pinnata (Ehrenberg) Petit 1889
Publication Details
Opephora pinnata (Ehrenberg) Petit 1889: 131
Published in: Hariot, P. (1889). Algues. In: Mission Scientifique du Cap Horn. 1882-1883. Tome V. Botanique. Cryptogamie. (Hariot, P. & al. Eds), pp. 3-109. Paris: Gauthier-Villars et Fils, Imprimieurs Libraires.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Opephora is Opephora pacifica (Grunow) Petit.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Staurosirella pinnata (Ehrenberg) D.M.Williams & Round.
Source of Synonymy
Williams, D.M. & Round, F.E. (1988 '1987'). Revision of the genus Fragilaria. Diatom Research 2: 267-288, 58 figs.
Basionym
Fragilaria pinnata Ehrenberg
Type Information
Type locality: America; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), with leaflets arranged on each side of a common petiole.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 29 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 14 August 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 August 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 December 2024
