Pleurosigma formosum W.Smith 1852
Publication Details
Pleurosigma formosum W.Smith 1852: 5, pl. 1: fig. 1
Published in: Smith, W. (1852). Notes on the Diatomaceae with descriptions of British species included in the genus Pleurosigma. Annals and Magazine of Natural History, Series 2 9: 1-12, 2 pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Pleurosigma is Pleurosigma angulatum (J.T.Quekett) W.Smith.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Shoreham, Kent, England; (Hendey 1964: 242) Type: BM; 23640 (Hendey 1964: 242)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), beautiful.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 12 October 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 October 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
