Sceptroneis marina var. parva Grunow 1881
Publication Details
Sceptroneis marina var. parva Grunow 1881: pl. 45, fig. 36
Published in: Van Heurck, H. (1881). Synopsis des Diatomées de Belgique Atlas. pp. pls XXXI-LXXVII [31-77]. Anvers: Ducaju et Cie.
Request PDFType 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 mutabilis Sabbe & Wyverman.
Source of Synonymy
Sabbe, K. & Vyverman, W. (1995). Taxonomy, morphology and ecology of some widespread representatives of the diatom genus Opephora. European Journal of Phycology 30: 235-249, 79 figs, 2 tables.
Type Information
Type locality: France (Le Hourdel); UK: Scotland (Lamlash Bay); (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), growing in the sea (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 July 2021
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 July 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 08 January 2025
