Eucampia britannica W.Smith 1856
Publication Details
Eucampia britannica W.Smith 1856: 25, suppl. pl. LXI [61]: fig. 378
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 (holotype) of the genus Eucampia is Eucampia zodiacus Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Eucampia zodiacus Ehrenberg.
Source of Synonymy
Hendey, N.I. (1974). A revised check-list of the British marine diatoms. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 54: 277-300, no figs.
Type Information
Type locality: "Marine. Stomach of Pecten maximus [scallop]. Coast of Sussex, March 1854, W. Sm." [England]; (Smith 1856: 25)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), pertaining to or of Britain.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 14 January 2023
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Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 January 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 January 2025
