Synedra deformis W.Smith 1856
Publication Details
Synedra deformis W.Smith 1856: 98
Published in: Smith, W. (1856). A synopsis of the British Diatomaceae; with remarks on their structure, functions and distribution; and instructions for collecting and preserving specimens. The plates by Tuffen West. In two volumes. Vol. II. pp. [i]-xxix, 1-107, pls 32-60, 61-62, A-E. London: John van Voorst, Paternoster Row.
Request PDFType 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 deformis (W.Smith) Van de Vijver & Ector.
Source of Synonymy
Van de Vijver, B., Mertens, A. & Ector, L. (2020). Analysis of the type material of Synedra deformis W.Sm. and Synedra vaucheriae var. deformis Grunow (Fragilariaceae, Bacillariophyta). Cryptogamie, Algologie 41(13): 137-149, 6 figs, 1 table.
Type Information
Type locality: Lewes, Sussex, England.; (INA 1996) Type: W. Smith; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), misshapen (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 03 July 2020 by Salvador Valenzuela Miranda.
Last updated: 01 November 2021
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 01 November 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 03 December 2024
