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Taxonomy and ecology of Fragilaria billingsii sp nov. and analysis of type material of Synedra rumpens var. fusa (Fragilariaceae, Bacillariophyta) from Brazil

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Author(s):
Wengrat, Simone ; Morales, Eduardo A. ; Wetzel, Carlos E. ; Almeida, Pryscilla D. ; Ector, Luc ; Bicudo, Denise C.
Total Authors: 6
Document type: Journal article
Source: PHYTOTAXA; v. 270, n. 3, p. 191-202, AUG 19 2016.
Web of Science Citations: 3
Abstract

Synedra rumpens var. fusa was originally described by Patrick, but there are only a few subsequent records of this variety in the literature. Analysis of samples from Brazilian reservoirs containing a morphologically similar taxon led us to the analysis of the type material of S. rumpens var. fusa, performed using light (LM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). In the present manuscript, an amendment to the description of the var. fusa is made and its transfer to the genus Fragilaria as F. fusa comb. et stat. nov. is proposed. Moreover, Fragilaria billingsii sp. nov. is described from a large multipurpose reservoir from the State of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Comparative discussions with morphologically related taxa found in the literature are presented. Regarding ecological preferences, the new species was found living in slightly acidic and meso-eutrophic waters. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 14/13179-1 - Araphid pennate diatoms: taxonomy and ecology of representatives of the genera Fragilaria, Fragilariforma, Synedra and Ulnaria in the State of São Paulo
Grantee:Pryscilla Denise Almeida da Silva
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 09/53898-9 - Paleolimnological reconstruction of Guarapiranga Reservoir and diagnosis of water and sediment current quality of SPMR water supply reservoirs facing their management
Grantee:Carlos Eduardo de Mattos Bicudo
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
FAPESP's process: 09/03950-4 - Diatoms biodiversity and distribution in the Billings Reservoir, São Paulo (Brazil): influence of habitat and system compartimentalization.
Grantee:Simone Wengrat
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master