Cymbella lunata W.Smith 1855
Publication Details
Cymbella lunata W.Smith 1855: 256, pl. 9: fig. 5
Published in: Greville, R.K. (1855). Report on a collection of Diatomaceae made in the district of Braemar by Professor Balfour and Mr. George Lawson. Annals and Magazine of Natural History, 2nd series 15: 252-261, pl. IX.
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 Encyonema lunatum (W.Smith) Van Heurck.
Source of Synonymy
Van Heurck, H. (1880). Synopsis des Diatomées de Belgique Atlas. pp. pls I-XXX [pls 1-30]. Anvers: Ducaju et Cie.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), crescent-shaped (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 03 May 2016
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 03 May 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 November 2024
