Melosira nivalis W.Smith 1856
Publication Details
Melosira nivalis W.Smith 1856: 58, pl. LIII [53]: fig. 336
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.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Melosira is Melosira nummuloides C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Aulacoseira nivalis (W.Smith) J.English & Potapova.
Source of Synonymy
English, J. & Potapova, M. (2009). Aulacoseira pardata sp. nov., A. nivalis comb. nov., A. nivaloides comb. et stat. nov., and their occurrences in western North America. Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia 158(1): 37-48, 62 fig., 1 table.
Type Information
Type locality: Scotland (Ben Mc Dhui, leg. Dickie; Pass of Killiecrankie, leg. Greville; Mull Deposit, leg. Gregory); France (Pic de Sancy, Puy-de Dome, leg Smith) (alpine pools and snow mud); (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), found growing in or near snow.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 28 February 2019
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 February 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 December 2024
