Nitzschia spectabilis W.Smith 1853
Publication Details
Nitzschia spectabilis W.Smith 1853: 39, pl. XIV [14]: fig. 116
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 of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: "Brackish water. Near Ipswich, Mr. Hodgson, Aug. 1851." [Norfolk, England]; (Smith 1853: 39)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), spectacular.
General Environment
This is a brackish species.
Created: 23 July 2017 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 16 March 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 March 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 December 2024
