Melosira distans var. pfaffiana (Reinsch) Grunow 1878
Publication Details
Melosira distans var. pfaffiana (Reinsch) Grunow 1878: No. 56
Published in: Cleve, P.T. & Möller, J.D. (1878). Diatoms. Part II, No. 49-108. . Upsala: Esatas Edquists Boktryckeri.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Melosira is Melosira nummuloides C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Aulacoseira pfaffiana (Reinsch) Krammer.
Basionym
Melosira pfaffiana Reinsch
Origin of Species Name
Participle B (Latin), distant (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 27 January 2003 by Andy Taylor.
Last updated: 28 August 2019
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 August 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 08 July 2024