Nitzschia angularis W.Smith 1853
Publication Details
Nitzschia angularis W.Smith 1853: 40, pl. XIII [13]: fig. 117
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.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Nitzschia is Nitzschia elongata Hassall.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Homoeocladia angularis (W.Smith) Kuntze.
Source of Synonymy
Lobban, C.S. & Ashworth, M.P. (2022). Homoeocladia C.Agardh reinstated for bilaterally symmetrical conopeate Nitzschia species (Bacillariaceae, Bacillariophyta). Notulae Algarum 267: 1-9, 2 figs.
Type Information
Type locality: "Marine. Coast of Sussex, July 1850, W. Sm." [England]; (Smith 1853: 40)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), angled (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 December 2023
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 December 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 02 December 2024
