Stauroneis pygmaea Krieger, nom. illeg. 1929
Publication Details
Stauroneis pygmaea Krieger, nom. illeg. 1929: 272, pl. 2: fig. 28
Published in: Krieger, W. (1929). Algologisch-monographische Untersuchungen über das Hochmoor am Diebelsee. Beiträge zur Naturdenkmalpflege 13(2): 233-300, pl.1-3.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Stauroneis is Stauroneis phoenicenteron (Nitzsch) Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Stauroneis kriegeri R.M.Patrick.
Source of Synonymy
Hustedt, F. (1930). Bacillariophyta (Diatomeae) Zweite Auflage. In: Die Süsswasser-Flora Mitteleuropas. Heft 10. (Pascher, A. Eds), pp. [i]–viii, [1]–466. Jena: Verlag von Gustav Fischer.
Type Information
Type locality: Germany: near Diebelsee, Joachimsthai, Ukermark, Brandenburg; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), pygmy, dwarf (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 30 May 2023
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 May 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 05 December 2024
