Pinnularia semiplena Greville 1859
Publication Details
Pinnularia semiplena Greville 1859: 84, pl. VI [6]: fig. 12
Published in: Greville, R.K. (1859). Descriptions of new species of British Diatomaceae, chiefly observed by the late Professor Gregory. Quarterly Journal of Microscopical Science 7: 79-86, 1 pl. [pl. IV].
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Pinnularia is Pinnularia viridis (Nitzsch) Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Navicula palpebralis var. semiplena (Greville) Cleve.
Source of Synonymy
Cleve, P.T. (1895). Synopsis of the naviculoid diatoms. Part II. Kongliga Svenska Vetenskapsak Akademiens Handlingar 27(3): 1-219, 4 pls.
Type Information
Syntype localities: "Marine. Glenshira sand, Professor Gregory. Lamlash Bay, dredged by Professor Balfour." [Scotland]; (Greville 1859: 84) Notes: Types in BM?
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), with semi-double flowers.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 21 January 2024
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Nomenclatural note
Cited "Navicula angulosia var. ß Gregory" in synonymy. - (13 November 2017) - M.D. Guiry
Habitat note
Type dredged from marine sands. - (13 November 2017) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 21 January 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 15 March 2025
