Himantidium williamsonii W.Smith 1856
Publication Details
Himantidium williamsonii W.Smith 1856: 14, pl. XXXIII [33]: fig. 287 (as 'Himantidium ? Williamsonii')
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 Himantidium is Himantidium arcus (Ehrenberg) Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Glyphodesmis williamsonii (W.Smith) Grunow.
Source of Synonymy
Van Heurck, H. (1881). Synopsis des Diatomées de Belgique Atlas. pp. pls XXXI-LXXVII [31-77]. Anvers: Ducaju et Cie.
Type Information
Type locality: "Marine. Dredged off the Island of Skye by Mr. G. Barlee; communicated by Prof. Williamson." [Scotland]; (Smith 1856: 14)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 28 June 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 June 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 06 January 2025
