Diatoma arcuata Lyngbye 1818

Publication Details
Diatoma arcuata Lyngbye 1818: 8, pl. MDLXXXXVII: fig. 2

Published in: Hornemann, J.V. (1818). [Flora danica] 9, fasc. 27. . Havniae [Copenhagen].

Request PDF

Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Diatoma is Diatoma vulgaris Bory.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Rhabdonema arcuatum (Lyngbye) Kützing.

Source of Synonymy
Kützing, F.T. (1844). Die Kieselschaligen Bacillarien oder Diatomeen. pp. [i-vii], [1]-152, pls 1-30. Nordhausen: zu finden bei W. Köhne.

Type Information
Type locality: ad littora Fioniae septent. in Ceram. elongato et rubro parasiticum inven. Lyngbe; (INA 1996)

Origin of Species Name
Participle A (Latin), curved, like a bow (Stearn 1983).

General Environment
This is a freshwatermarine species.

Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 07 April 2023

Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.

Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=37901

Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
Salvador Valenzuela Miranda in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 07 April 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024

Currently in AlgaeBase: