Synedra fontinalis W.Smith 1857
Publication Details
Synedra fontinalis W.Smith 1857: 9; pl. I: fig. 9 a, b
Published in: Smith, W. (1857). Notes on an excursion to the Pyrennes in search of Diatomaceae. Annals and Magazine of Natural History, 2nd series 19: 1-13, pls 1, 2.
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 Fragilaria fontinalis (W.Smith) Van de Vijver, D.M.Williams, C.E.Wetzel & Ector.
Type Information
Type locality: Source de Salut, Bagnéres-de-Bigorre, France, 1860 ft; (Van de Vijver & al. 2021: 2) Lectotype (designated by Van de Vijver & al. 2021: 2): Rev. W. Smith; 6 viii 1856; spring; BR; Slide BR-4659 (Van de Vijver & al. 2021) Notes: Isolectotypes at BM and E.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 05 July 2020 by Salvador Valenzuela Miranda.
Last updated: 16 June 2021
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 June 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024
