Sceptroneis gemmata Grunow 1866
Publication Details
Sceptroneis gemmata Grunow 1866: 146 (as 'Sceptroneis? gemmata')
Published in: Grunow, A. (1866). Moler aus Jütland eingesandt von Th. Jensen analysirt von A. Grunow. [Über Sceptroneis? gemmata n. sp. Grun.]. Hedwigia 5(10): 145-146.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Sceptroneis is Sceptroneis caduceus Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Opephora gemmata (Grunow) Hustedt.
Source of Synonymy
Sims, P.A. (ed.) (1996). An atlas of British diatoms arranged by B. Hartley based on illustrations by H.G. Barber and J.R. Carter. pp. [2], 1-601, incl. 290 pls. Bristol: Biopress Ltd.
Type Information
Type locality: Denmark: Jutland, fossil; (INA 1996)
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Participle A (Latin), having been budded..
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 10 February 2016
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 10 February 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 05 December 2024
