Himantidium undulatum (Ralfs) W.Smith 1856
Publication Details
Himantidium undulatum (Ralfs) W.Smith 1856: 12, pl. XXXIII [33]: fig. 281
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 Himantidium is Himantidium arcus (Ehrenberg) Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Eunotia pectinalis var. undulata (Ralfs) Rabenhorst.
Source of Synonymy
Rabenhorst, L. (1864). Flora europaea algarum aquae dulcis et submarinae. Sectio I.
Algas diatomaceas complectens, cum figuris generum omnium xylographice impressis. pp. 1-359. Lipsiae [Leipzig]: Apud Eduardum Kummerum.
Basionym
Fragilaria pectinalis var. undulata Ralfs
Type Information
Type locality: U.K.: Ardudwy near Barmouth, North Wales; (INA 1996) Lectotype (fide A. Tuji & D.M. Williams, 2005: 59, figs 19-22): Rev. T. Salwey; BM; slide 67796 (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), wavy.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 04 August 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 04 August 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 January 2025
