Fragilaria polonica M.Witak & Lange-Bertalot 1995
Publication Details
Fragilaria polonica M.Witak & Lange-Bertalot 1995: 736, figs 39–45
Published in: Witkowski, A., Lange-Bertalot, H. & Witak, M. (1995). Diatom taxa of unusual frustule structure belonging to the genus Fragilaria. Fragmenta Floristica et Geobotanica 40(2): 729-741.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Fragilaria is Fragilaria pectinalis (O.F.Müller) Lyngbye.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Pseudostaurosira polonica (M.Witak & Lange-Bertalot) E.A.Morales & M.B.Edlund.
Source of Synonymy
Morales, E.A. & Edlund, M.B. (2003). Studies in selected fragilarioid diatoms (Bacillariophyceae) from Lake Hovsgol, Mongolia. Phycological Research 51(4): 225-239.
Type Information
Type locality: Poland: Puck Bay, Gulf of Gdansk; (INA 1996) Type: M. Witak; 1992; Late Glacial sediments; Inst. Oceanogr., Univ. Gdansk, Gdynia; slide 18F (29-37:1) (INA 1996)
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 18 August 2004 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 20 October 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 December 2024
