Surirella ovalis var. brightwellii (W.Smith) H.Peragallo & M.Peragallo, nom. inval. 1899

Publication Details
Surirella ovalis var. brightwellii (W.Smith) H.Peragallo & M.Peragallo, nom. inval. 1899: 258, pl. 67: figs 9-10

Published in: Peragallo, H. & Peragallo, M. (1897-1908). Diatomées marines de France et des districts maritimes voisins. Texte. pp. 1-491, 1-48 . Grez-sur-Loing: J. Tempère, Micrographe-Editeur.

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Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Surirella is Surirella striatula Turpin.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Iconella brightwellii (W.Smith) Bukhtiyarova.

Basionym
Surirella brightwellii W.Smith

Type Information
Type locality: "Fresh or brackish water. Coast of Norfolk, Mr. Brightwell, 1850. Lewes, Sept. 1851, W. Sm." [England]; (Smith 1853: 33)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), oval, elliptical, i.e., broadest at the middle, the sides curved and length:breadth generally 2:1 (Stearn 1973).

General Environment
This is a brackish species.

Created: 15 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 18 January 2024

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 18 January 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024

 
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