Fragilaria lancettula Schumann 1867
Publication Details
Fragilaria lancettula Schumann 1867: 52, pl. 1: fig. 4
Published in: Schumann, J. (1867). Preussische Diatomeen. Schriften der koniglichen physikalisch-okonomischen Gesellschaft zu Konigsberg 8: 37-68, 3 pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Fragilaria is Fragilaria pectinalis (O.F.Müller) Lyngbye.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Punctastriata lancettula (Schumann) P.B.Hamilton & Siver.
Source of Synonymy
Hamilton, P.B. & Siver, P.A. (2008). The type of Fragilaria lancettula Schumann 1867 and transfer to the genus Punctastriata as P. lancettula (Schum.) Hamilton & Siver comb. nov. Diatom Research 23(2): 355-365.
Type Information
Type locality: Russia: Kaliningrad Oblast [formerly Königsburg district, East Prussia, Germany]; (INA 1996) Lectotype: ANSP; 14444 (a single circled specimen (one valve) (Hamilton & Siver 2008: 363, figs 6, 7)
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 March 2016
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 March 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 November 2024
