Biddulphia turgida (Ehrenberg) W.Smith 1856
Publication Details
Biddulphia turgida (Ehrenberg) W.Smith 1856: 50, pl. 62: fig. 384
Published in: Smith, W. (1856). A synopsis of the British Diatomaceae; with remarks on their structure, functions and distribution; and instructions for collecting and preserving specimens. The plates by Tuffen West. In two volumes. Vol. II. pp. [i]-xxix, 1-107, pls 32-60, 61-62, A-E. London: John van Voorst, Paternoster Row.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Biddulphia is Biddulphia pulchella S.F.Gray.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Odontella turgida (Ehrenberg) Kützing.
Source of Synonymy
Kützing, F.T. (1844). Die Kieselschaligen Bacillarien oder Diatomeen. pp. [i-vii], [1]-152, pls 1-30. Nordhausen: zu finden bei W. Köhne.
Basionym
Denticella turgida Ehrenberg
Type Information
Type locality: Ad Gothlandiae oram prope insulam Tjorn dictam; (INA 1996)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 28 April 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 April 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 12 December 2024
