Cyclotella pygmaea Pantocsek 1892
Publication Details
Cyclotella pygmaea Pantocsek 1892: pl. II [2]: fig. 22; pl. IV [4]: fig. 59
Published in: Pantocsek, J. (1892). Beiträge zur Kenntnis der Fossilen Bacillarien Ungarns. Teil III: Süsswasser Bacillarien. Anhang-analysen 15 neuer Depots von Bulgarien, Japan, Mahern, Russland und Ungarn. pp. pls 1-42. Nagytapolcsány Topo: Buchdrucherei von Julius Platzko.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Cyclotella is Cyclotella tecta Håkansson & R.Ross.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Tertiarius pygmaeus (Pantocsek) Håkansson & Khursevich.
Source of Synonymy
Håkansson, H. & Khursevich, G. (1997). Tertiarius gen. nov., a new genus in the Bacillariophyceae, the transfer of some cyclotelloid species and a comparison to closely related genera. Diatom Research 12(1): 19-33, 34 figs.
Type Information
Type locality: Romania: Köpecz, Com. Háromaszék; (INA 1996) Lectotype fide H. Hakansson & G. Khursevich (1997: 22): freshwater; BP; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), pygmy, dwarf (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 February 2018
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Nomenclatural note
Seemingly originally first introduced without a description, but validated by analytical figures (Melbourne Code; see ICN Art. 38.7 "For the purpose of Art. 38.5, prior to 1 January 1908, an illustration with analysis (see Art. 38.9 and 38.10) is acceptable in place of a written description or diagnosis."). - (15 February 2018) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 February 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 06 April 2025
