Surirella brightwellii W.Smith 1853
Publication Details
Surirella brightwellii W.Smith 1853: 33, pl. IX [9]: fig. 69
Published in: Smith, W. (1853). A synopsis of the British Diatomaceae; with remarks on their structure, function and distribution; and instructions for collecting and preserving specimens. The plates by Tuffen West. In two volumes. Vol. I. pp. [i]-xxxiii, 1-89, pls I-XXXI. London: John van Voorst, Paternoster Row.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Surirella is Surirella striatula Turpin.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: "Fresh or brackish water. Coast of Norfolk, Mr. Brightwell, 1850. Lewes, Sept. 1851, W. Sm." [England]; (Smith 1853: 33)
General Environment
This is a brackish species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 18 April 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 18 April 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
