Grammatophora macilenta W.Smith 1856
Publication Details
Grammatophora macilenta W.Smith 1856: 43, pl. 61: fig. 382
Published in: Smith, W. (1856). A synopsis of the British Diatomaceae; with remarks on their structure, functions and distribution; and instructions for collecting and preserving specimens. The plates by Tuffen West. In two volumes. Vol. II. pp. [i]-xxix, 1-107, pls 32-60, 61-62, A-E. London: John van Voorst, Paternoster Row.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Grammatophora is Grammatophora angulosa Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Salt Pans, Hampshire; Cork Harbour: W. Smith. (The Levant: Mr. Johnson); (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), thin, meagre (Sreenivasa Rao 1965).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 17 June 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 June 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 December 2024