Synedra laevigata Grunow 1877
Publication Details
Synedra laevigata Grunow 1877: 166, pl. 193: fig. 3
Published in: Grunow, A. (1877). New diatoms from Honduras, with notes by F. Kitton. Monthly Microscopical Journal, London 18: 165-186, pls 193-196.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Synedra is Synedra balthica Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Hyalosynedra laevigata (Grunow) D.M.Williams & Round.
Source of Synonymy
Williams, D.M. & Round, F.E. (1986). Revision of the genus Synedra Ehrenb. Diatom Research 1(2): 313-339, 71 figs.
Type Information
Syntype localities: Honduras, Mauritius, Samoa Islands; (Grunow 1877: 166) Notes: "Lectotype: Naturhistorisches Museum Wein, Grunow 839" [Florida] (Sabir et al. 2018).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), smooth and polished (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 29 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 12 October 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 October 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 December 2024
