Campylodiscus hodgsonii W.Smith 1853
Publication Details
Campylodiscus hodgsonii W.Smith 1853: 29, pl. VI [6]: fig. 53 [cites fig. 63] (as 'Hodgsonii')
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 (lectotype) of the genus Campylodiscus is Campylodiscus clypeus (Ehrenberg) Ehrenberg ex Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Syntype localities: "Marine. Near Ipswich, Mr. Hodgson, July 1851. Poole Bay, Oct. 1851, W. Sm."; (Chavigny 2001: 29) Lectoytpe (Hendey 1964: 291): BM; 23198 (Hendey 1964: 291) Notes: Hendey (1964: 291) selects Ipswich, England as the lectotype locality.
Eponomy
Named for the collector, William Hodgson (1824-1901).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 12 January 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 January 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
