Nitzschia perpusilla Rabenhorst 1864
Publication Details
Nitzschia perpusilla Rabenhorst 1864: no. 1164
Published in: Rabenhorst, L. (1861). Algen Europa's, Fortsetzung der Algen Sachsens, Resp. Mittel-Europa's. Dec. 17-18. Nos 1161-1180. . Dresden.
Publication date: Oct 1861
Type 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 Nitzschia liebethruthii Rabenhorst.
Source of Synonymy
Witkowski, A., Lange-Bertalot, H. & Metzeltin, D. (2000). Diatom flora of marine coasts I. Iconographia Diatomologica 7: 1-925, incl. 219 pls with 4504 figs.
Type Information
Type locality: Silezia: bei Strehlen; (INA 1996) Type: Hilse; Notes: Germania, Dania, Helvetia, Gallia aust.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), exceedingly small.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 10 February 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 10 February 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 03 December 2024
