Frustulia elliptica C.Agardh 1824
Publication Details
Frustulia elliptica C.Agardh 1824: 311
Published in: Agardh, C.A. (1824). Systema algarum. pp. [i]-xxxvii, [1]-312. Lundae [Lund]: Literis Berlingianis [Berling].
Request PDFPublication date: probably September 1824
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Frustulia is Frustulia saxonica Rabenhorst.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Mastogloia elliptica (C.Agardh) Cleve.
Source of Synonymy
Schmidt, A.[W.F.] (1893). Atlas der Diatomaceen-kunde. [ser. IV: heft 47]. pp. pls 185-188. Leipzig: [O.R. Reisland].
Type Information
Type locality: Sweden: Öresund; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), elliptic, elliptical (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 27 September 2016
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 September 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 November 2024
