Synedra longissima W.Smith 1853
Publication Details
Synedra longissima W.Smith 1853: 72, pl. XII [12]: fig. 95
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.
Type 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 Ulnaria longissima (W.Smith) Van de Vijver & D.M.Williams.
Source of Synonymy
Van de Vijver, B. & Williams, D.M. (2022). Typification of Synedra longissima W.Smith and its transfer to the genus Ulnaria (Ulnariaceae, Bacillariophyta). Notulae Algarum 256: 1-4, 14 figs.
Type Information
Type locality: "Pond in Botanic Garden, Belfast, 1850, Dr. Dickie." [Belfast Botanic Gardens, Belfast, Northern Ireland]; (Smith 1853: 72) Lectotype (designated by Van de Vijver & Williams 2022: 2): Dr Dickie; pond; BR; slide BR VI-46-B11 (Van de Vijver & Williams 2022: 2)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), very long (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 27 December 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 December 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 November 2024