Caloneis formosa (Gregory) Cleve 1894
Publication Details
Caloneis formosa (Gregory) Cleve 1894: 57
Published in: Cleve, P.T. (1894). Synopsis of the naviculoid diatoms. Part I. Kongliga Svenska Vetenskapsakademiens Handlingar Series 4 26(2): 1-194, 5 pls.
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The type species (lectotype) of the genus Caloneis is Caloneis amphisbaena (Bory) Cleve.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Caloneis westii (W.Smith) Hendey.
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.
Basionym
Navicula formosa W.Gregory
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), beautiful, handsome.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 05 February 2019
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 February 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 December 2024
