Rhoicosphenia lesothensis Schoeman 1973
Publication Details
Rhoicosphenia lesothensis Schoeman 1973: 221, pl. 3: figs 85-91
Published in: Schoeman F.R. (1973). A systematical and ecological study of the diatom flora of Lesotho with special reference to the water quality. pp. 1-355, 10 pl., maps. Pretoria: V. & R. Printers.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Rhoicosphenia is Rhoicosphenia curvata (Kützing) Grunow.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Nupela lesothensis (Schoeman) Lange-Bertalot.
Source of Synonymy
Rumrich, U., Lange-Bertalot, H. & Rumrich, M. (2000). Diatomeen der Anden von Venezuela bis Patagonien/Feuerland und zwei weitere Beiträge. Diatoms of the Andes from Venezuela to Patagonia/Tierra del Fuego and two additional contributions. Iconographia Diatomologica 9: 1-673, incl. 197 pls.
Type Information
Type locality: Lesotho: Berea district: Pabalong, near "Mamathe; (INA 1996) Type: A. Jacot Guillermod; 17.ii.1970; C.S.I.R. Pretoria; prep J13 (INA 1996)
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 30 January 2008 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 24 February 2018
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 24 February 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 06 January 2025
