Punctastriata discoidea Flower 2005
Publication Details
Punctastriata discoidea Flower 2005: 65, figs 4-6
Published in: Flower, R.J. (2005). A taxonomic and ecological study of diatoms from freshwater habitats in the Falkland Islands, South Atlantic. Diatom Research 20(1): 23-96, 111 figs, 2 tables.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Punctastriata is Punctastriata linearis D.M.Williams & Round.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Hawks Nest Pond, West Falkland Island; (Flower 2005: 65) Holotype: in subaquatic surface sediments; BM; 101148 (Flower 2005: 65) Notes: Iconotype: fig. 4.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), discoid.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 30 January 2008 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 07 October 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 07 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 02 January 2025
