Amphora eximia J.R.Carter 1974
Publication Details
Amphora eximia J.R.Carter 1974: 48, figs 3, 14
Published in: Haworth, E.Y. (1974). Some problems of diatom taxonomy in Scottish Lake sediments. British Phycological Journal 9(1): 47-55, 21 figs.
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The type species (lectotype) of the genus Amphora is Amphora ovalis (Kützing) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Loch Leven, Scotland; (Haworth 1974: 48) Holotype: lake sediments; 20 cm; BM; 77902 (slide) (Haworth 1974: 48)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), strikingly unusual.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 04 July 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 04 July 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 05 December 2024
