Nitzschia taenia W.Smith 1853
Publication Details
Nitzschia taenia W.Smith 1853: 43, pl. 15, fig. 123
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Nitzschia is Nitzschia elongata Hassall.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Cylindrotheca gracilis (Brébisson ex Kützing) Grunow.
Source of Synonymy
Hendey, N.I. (1964). An introductory account of the smaller algae of British coastal waters. Part V: Bacillariophyceae (diatoms). pp. [i]-xxii, 1-317. London: Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Fishery Investigations. Her Majesty’s Stationery Office.
Type Information
Type locality: near Lewes: W. Smith. Braunton Devonshire: Ralfs; (INA 1996) Type: brackish water; (INA 1996)
General Environment
This is a brackish species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 06 February 2013
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 February 2013. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 02 December 2024
