Nitzschia curvula W.Smith 1856
Publication Details
Nitzschia curvula W.Smith 1856: 89
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.
Request PDFType 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 Iconella curvula (W.Smith) Ruck & Nakov.
Source of Synonymy
Ruck, E.C., Nakov, T., Alverson, A.J. & Theriot, E.C. (2016). Nomenclatural transfers associated with the phylogenetic reclassification of the Surirellales and Rhopalodiales. Notulae Algarum 10: 1-4.
Type Information
Type locality: "Freshwater. Poole Bay, Sept. 1854; New Forest, Hampshire, Sept. 1854; Lough Avaul, Co. Cork, June 1855, W.Sm.. Elchies, Bamffsbire,Aug. 1854, Dr. Gregory."; (Smith 1856: 90) Lectotype (New Forest, Hants, England; designated by Lange-Bertalot & Krammer, 1987: 108): 9.ix.1854; Antwerp; coll. Van Heurck; präp. VI-48-C7 (Lange-Bertalot & Krammer 1987: 108)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), slightly curved.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 30 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 16 May 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 May 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 November 2024
