Navicula humerosa Brébisson ex W.Smith 1856

Publication Details
Navicula humerosa Brébisson ex W.Smith 1856: 93

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.

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Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Navicula is Navicula tripunctata (O.F.Müller) Bory.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Petroneis humerosa (Brébisson ex W.Smith) Stickle & D.G.Mann.

Source of Synonymy
Round, F.E., Crawford, R.M. & Mann, D.G. (1990). The diatoms. Biology and morphology of the genera. pp. [i-ix], 1-747. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Type Information
Type locality: River Nene, near Wisbech, England; (Hendey 1964: 206) Type: BM; 23531 (Hendey 1964: 206)

General Environment
This is a marine species.

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

Last updated: 05 December 2018

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 December 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 November 2024

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