Orthoseira spinosa W.Smith 1855
Publication Details
Orthoseira spinosa W.Smith 1855: 8, pl. I [1]: fig. 12 (as 'Orthosira')
Published in: Smith, W. Rev. (1855). Notes of an excursion to the south of France and the Auvergne in search of Diatomaceae. Annals and Magazine of Natural History, Series 2 15: 1-9, pl. 1 [12 figs].
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Orthoseira is Melosira americana Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Liparogyra spinosa (W. Smith) Danz & Kociolek.
Source of Synonymy
Danz, A., Kociolek, J.P., Van de Vijver, B., Kusber, W.-H., Guerrero, J.M., Vouilloud, A.A. & Sala, S.E. (2024). A morphology-based phylogeny of the diatoms formerly assigned to the Orthoseiraceae (Bacillariophyta): phylogenetic relationships, character analysis and classification. European Journal of Phycology 59(3): 290–310, 1 figure, 3 tables.
Type Information
Syntype localities: "Cave near Royat. Cave under Grand Cascade, Mont Dote ; elevation 4236 feet. Braemar, Aug. 1854, Dr. Balfour." [France and Scotland]; (Smith 1855: 8) Lectotype (Grand Cascade, Mont Dore les Bains, Auvergne, France; designated by Kochman-Kedziora & al. 2023: 3): William Smith; 13.vi.1853; BR; BR-4782, slide prepared from William Smith sample (Kochman-Kedziora & al. 2023: 8)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), spiny.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 31 January 2013 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 27 August 2024
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 August 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 06 October 2024
