Amphora montana Krasske 1932
Publication Details
Amphora montana Krasske 1932: 119, pl. 2: fig. 27
Published in: Krasske, G. (1932). Beiträge zur Kenntnis der Diatomeenflora der Alpen. Hedwigia 72(3): 92-135, pls 1, 2.
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 Halamphora montana (Krasske) Levkov.
Source of Synonymy
Levkov, Z. (2009). Amphora sensu lato. In: Diatoms of Europe: Diatoms of the European inland waters and comparable habitats. (Lange-Bertalot, H. Eds) Vol. 5, pp. 5-916. Ruggell: A.R.G. Gantner Verlag K.G.
Type Information
Type locality: Austria: Kaprun Valley: Hohe Tauern; (INA 1996) Type: Foged 25/1953(5): (INA 1996)
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), found in mountainous places.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 November 2020
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Taxonomic note
See Carter & Round 1993:6 for an emended diagnosis - (26 March 2013) - Salvador Valenzuela Miranda
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 November 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 15 March 2025
