Asterionella japonica Cleve 1882
Publication Details
Asterionella japonica Cleve 1882: No. ?
Published in: Cleve, P.T. & Möller, J.D. (1882). Diatoms, Part VI, Nos 277-324. . Upsala: Esatas Edquists Boktryckeri.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Asterionella is Asterionella formosa Hassall.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Asterionellopsis glacialis (Castracane) Round.
Source of Synonymy
Jameson, I. & Hallegraeff, G.M. (2010). Planktonic diatoms. In: Algae of Australia. Phytoplankton of temperate waters. (Hallegraeff, G.M., Bolch, C.J.S., Hill, D.R.A., Jameson, I, LeRoi, J.-M., McMinn, A., Murray, S., de Salas, M.F. & Saunders, K. Eds), pp. 16-82. Canberra & Melbourne: ABRS; CSIRO Publishing.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), pertaining to Japan (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 20 July 2021
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 July 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 03 December 2024
