Nitzschia acicularis var. antarctica van Heurck 1909
Publication Details
Nitzschia acicularis var. antarctica van Heurck 1909: 19, pl. 3, fig. 63
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Nitzschia is Nitzschia elongata Hassal.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Nitzschia decipiens Hustedt.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), acicular, i.e., narrow, stiff, pointed like a needle (Stearn 1973).
Created: 02 July 2005 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 02 July 2005
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 02 July 2005. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024