Nitzschia plana W.Smith 1853
Publication Details
Nitzschia plana W.Smith 1853: 42, pl. XV [15]: fig. 114
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.
Request PDFType 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 Tryblionella plana (W.Smith) Pelletan.
Source of Synonymy
Pelletan, J. (1889). Les Diatomées. Histoire naturelle, préparation, classification et description des principales espèces. Part II. Journal de Micrographie 1889: [i]-viii, [1]-364, pls 6-10, figs 266-463.
Type Information
Type locality: "Brackish water. Poole Bay, June 1849, W. Sm." [Dorset, England]; (Smith 1853: 42) Lectotype (designated by Van de Vijver & al. 2021: 2).: W. Smith; 15.vi.1849; saltmarsh; BR; BR-4664, original W. Smith slide VI-48-B9 (Van de Vijver, Hamilton & Lange-Bertalot 2021: 20) Notes: The type is from "Shagalieu Marsh" a locality not currently known in Poole Bay.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 August 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 August 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 02 December 2024
