Microneis gracillima F.Meister 1912
Publication Details
Microneis gracillima F.Meister 1912: 97, 234, pl. XII [12]: figs 21, 22
Published in: Meister, F. (1912). Die Kieselalgen der Schweiz. Beitrage zur Kryptogamenflora der Schweiz. Matériaux pour la flore cryptogamique suisse. Vol. IV, fasc. 1. pp. [i]-vi, [1]-254, 48 pls. Bern: Druck und Verlag von K.J. Wyss.
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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 Achnanthidium gracillimum (F.Meister) Lange-Bertalot.
Source of Synonymy
Krammer, K. & Lange-Bertalot, H. (2004). Bacillariophyceae 4. Teil: Achnanthaceae, Kritische Erganzungen zu Navicula (Lineolatae), Gomphonema. Gesamtliteraturverzeichnis Teil 1-4 [second revised edition] [With "Ergänzungen und Revisionen" by H. Lange Bertalot]. In: Süßwasserflora von Mitteleuropa. (Ettl, H. et al. Eds) Vol. 2, pp. 1-468. Heidelberg: Spektrum Akademischer Verlag.
Type Information
Type locality: "In einem Brunnentrog im Alptal, Schwyz!" [Switzerland: Schwyz: Alptalq]; (Meister 1912: 97)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), very slender (Neal 1993).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 17 January 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 January 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 December 2024
