Cymbella sinuata W.Gregory 1856
Publication Details
Cymbella sinuata W.Gregory 1856: 4, pl. 1: fig. 17
Published in: Gregory, W. (1856). Notice of some new species of British fresh-water Diatomaceae. Quarterly Journal of Microscopical Science, New Series 4: 1-14, 1 pl.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Cymbella is Cymbella cymbiformis C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Reimeria sinuata (W.Gregory) Kociolek & Stoermer.
Source of Synonymy
Kociolek, J.P. & Stoermer, E.F. (1987). Ultrastructure of Cymbella sinuata and its allies (Bacillariophyceae), and their transfer to Reimeria, gen. nov. Systematic Botany 12(4): 451-459, 25 figs.
Type Information
Type locality: Scotland: Kinross County: Lochlevin; (INA 1996) Lectotype fide Kociolek & Stoermer, Syst. Bot. 12: 458. 1987: BM; 11744- Deby Collection (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), sinuate, strongly waved (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 22 June 2018
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 22 June 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 November 2024
