Navicula affinis Ehrenberg 1843
Publication Details
Navicula affinis Ehrenberg 1843: 417, pl. 2(2), fig. 7; pl. 2(5), fig. 4
Published in: Ehrenberg, C.G. (1843). Verbreitung und Einfluss des mikroskopischen Lebens in Süd- und Nord-Amerika. Abhandlungen der Königlichen Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin 1841: 291-445 + [1, Berichtigungen], + 4 pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Navicula is Navicula tripunctata (O.F.Müller) Bory.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Neidium affine (Ehrenberg) Pfitzer.
Source of Synonymy
Pfitzer, E. (1871). Untersuchungen über Bau und Entwicklung der Bacillariaceen (Diatomaceen). In: Botanische Abhandlungen aus dem Gebiet der Morphologie und Physiologie Bd 2. pp. [i]-vi, [1]-189, plus 6 pls. Bonn: bei Adolph Marcus.
Type Information
Lectotype locality: Newfoundland, Canada (47-51°N, 53-59W); (Hamilton & Jahn 2005: 284) Lectotype: soil on
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), neighbouring, allied to, akin to (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 28 July 2016
Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.
Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=38618
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 July 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 02 December 2024
