Amphora reichardtiana Grunow 1867
Publication Details
Amphora reichardtiana Grunow 1867: 25
Published in: Grunow, A. (1867). Diatomeen auf Sargassum von Honduras, gesammelt von Linding. Hedwigia 6(1-3): 1-8, 17-32, 33-37.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Amphora is Amphora ovalis (Kützing) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Colliculoamphora reichardtiana (Grunow) D.M.Williams & G.Reid.
Source of Synonymy
Williams, D.M. & Reid, G. (2006). Fossils and the tropics, the Eunotiaceae (Bacillariophyta) expanded: A new genus for the Upper Eocene fossil diatom Eunotia reedii and the recent tropical marine diatom Amphora reichardtiana. European Journal of Phycology 41: 147-154.
Type Information
Type locality: Porto Zubzamki, Susak Island, Croatia; (Williams 2016: 82) Lectotype: Reichardt; W; 869c (Williams 2016: 77, 82, figs 8, 10) Notes: Type locality: Adriatic Sea (INA).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 19 September 2017
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 19 September 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 27 April 2025