Schizonema molle W.Smith 1856
Publication Details
Schizonema molle W.Smith 1856: 77, pl. 58: fig. 365
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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A type species for this genus does not appear to have been designated.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Navicula mollis (W.Smith) Cleve.
Source of Synonymy
Cleve, P.T. (1895). Synopsis of the naviculoid diatoms. Part II. Kongliga Svenska Vetenskapsak Akademiens Handlingar 27(3): 1-219, 4 pls.
Type Information
Type locality: Coast of Aberdeen [Scotland];
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), soft, pliant (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 05 February 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 February 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 27 November 2024
