Nitzschia amphioxys (Ehrenberg) W.Smith 1853

Publication Details
Nitzschia amphioxys (Ehrenberg) W.Smith 1853: 41, pl. XIII [13]: fig. 105

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.

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Type 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 Hantzschia amphioxys (Ehrenberg) Grunow.

Basionym
Eunotia amphioxys Ehrenberg

Type Information
Type locality: America [fossil]; (INA 1996)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Greek), sharp on both sides (Griffith 2004).

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 29 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 15 August 2023

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 August 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 01 January 2025

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