Nitzschia vivax W.Smith 1853
Publication Details
Nitzschia vivax W.Smith 1853: 41, supp. pl. XXXI [31]: fig. 267
Published in: Smith, W. (1853). A synopsis of the British Diatomaceae; with remarks on their structure, function and distribution; and instructions for collecting and preserving specimens. The plates by Tuffen West. In two volumes. Vol. I. pp. [i]-xxxiii, 1-89, pls I-XXXI. London: John van Voorst, Paternoster Row.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Nitzschia is Nitzschia elongata Hassall.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Hantzschia vivax (W.Smith) Grunow.
Source of Synonymy
Grunow, A. (1877). New diatoms from Honduras, with notes by F. Kitton. Monthly Microscopical Journal, London 18: 165-186, pls 193-196.
Type Information
Type locality: "Fresh or slightly brackish water. Near Lewes, Oct. 1852, W. Sm." [England]; (Smith 1853: 41)
General Environment
This is a brackish species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 August 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 August 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
