Amphora angusta W.Gregory 1857
Publication Details
Amphora angusta W.Gregory 1857: 510, pl. 12: fig. 66
Published in: Gregory, W. (1857). On new forms of marine Diatomaceae found in the Firth of Clyde and in Loch Fyne, illustrated by numerous figures drawn by R.K. Greville, LL.D., F.R.S.E. Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh 21: 473-542, 6 pls [IX-XIV].
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Amphora is Amphora ovalis (Kützing) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Cymbella angusta (Gregory) Gusliakov.
Source of Synonymy
Gusliakov, N.E., Zakordonez, O. & Gerasimyuk, V.P. (1992). Atlas diatomovyh vodoroslei bentosa severo-zapadnoi chasti Chernogo morya i prilegayushih vodoemov [Atlas of diatom algae of benthos of the north-western part of Black Sea and adjacent waters]. pp. 1-115. Kyiv: Naukova Dumka.
Type Information
Type locality: Scotland: Loch Fine; (INA 1996) Lectotype: BM; Slide 3291 (Danielidis & Mann 2002: 433) Notes: Lectotype designated by Danielidis & Mann (2002: 433).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), narrow (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwatermarine species.
Description
Emended by Danielidis & Mann (2002: 433).
Habitat
In sublittoral sediments (Danielidis & Mann 2002: 429).
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 12 December 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 December 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 November 2024
