Amphora ventricosa W.Gregory 1857
Publication Details
Amphora ventricosa W.Gregory 1857: 511, pl. 12: fig. 68
Published in: Gregory, W. (1857). On new forms of marine Diatomaceae found in the Firth of Clyde and in Loch Fyne, illustrated by numerous figures drawn by R.K. Greville, LL.D., F.R.S.E. Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh 21: 473-542, 6 pls [IX-XIV].
Request PDFType 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 Seminavis ventricosa (W.Gregory) M.Garcia-Baptista.
Source of Synonymy
Garcia-Baptista, M. (1993). Psammic algae from Praia Azul, Brazil. Bibliotheca Phycologica 94: 1-167.
Type Information
Type locality: Scotland: Lamlash Bay; Loch Fine; (INA 1996) Lectotype: 1856; BM; 1438, engraved ring 3 (Danielidis & Mann 2002: 435) Notes: Isotype: BM 1438, engraved ring 4. From dredging near the Isle of Arran (Danielidis & Mann 2002: 433).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), swollen, especially on one side (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 18 April 2021
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 18 April 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 November 2024
