Eumeridion constrictum (Ralfs) Kützing 1844

Publication Details
Eumeridion constrictum (Ralfs) Kützing 1844: 42

Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1844). Die Kieselschaligen Bacillarien oder Diatomeen. pp. [i-vii], [1]-152, pls 1-30. Nordhausen: zu finden bei W. Köhne.

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Publication date: 7-9 Nov 1844

Type Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Eumeridion.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Meridion constrictum Ralfs.

Source of Synonymy
Lange-Bertalot, H., Hofmann, G., Werum, M. & Cantonati, M. (2017). Freshwater benthic diatoms of Central Europe: over 800 common species used in ecological assessments. English edition with updated taxonomy and added species (Cantonati, M. et al. eds). pp. [1]-942, 135 pls. Schmitten-Oberreifenberg: Koeltz Botanical Books.

Basionym
Meridion constrictum Ralfs

Type Information
Type locality: "Cold Bath Spring"; (Rhode, Pappas & Stoermer 2001: 178) Syntype: Jenner; BM; 23954, 23597 (Rhode, Pappas & Stoermer 2001: 178) Notes: England: Col Bath Spring, Tunbridge Wells (Kent) on Fragilaria virescens (Index Nominum Algarum).

Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), constricted.

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 10 August 2017

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 10 August 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 06 January 2025

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