Amphiprora paludosa W.Smith 1853
Publication Details
Amphiprora paludosa W.Smith 1853: 44, suppl. pl. XXXI [31]: fig. 269
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 (lectotype) of the genus Amphiprora is Amphiprora constricta Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Entomoneis paludosa (W.Smith) Reimer.
Source of Synonymy
Patrick, R. & Reimer, C.W. (1975). The diatoms of the United States exclusive of Alaska and Hawaii. Vol. 2, Part 1. Entomoneidaceae, Cymbellaceae, Gomphonemaceae, Epithemiaceae. pp. [i]-ix, [1]-213, 28 pls [in text]. Philadelphia: The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia.
Type Information
Type locality: "In fresh or shghtly brackish water. Near Lewes, Sept. 1852, W. Sm." [East Sussex, England]; (Smith 1853: 44) Lectotype (designated by Reimer in Patrick & Reimer 1975: 5): William Smith; Sept. 1852; BM; 23406 (Dalu & al. 2015: 12) Notes: "Holotype?: Sept. 1852; Botanic Garden Meise" (Dalu & al. 2015: 12).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), boggy, marshy (Brown 1946).
General Environment
This is a freshwatermarine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 22 January 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 22 January 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 December 2024
