Odontidium tabellaria W.Smith 1856
Publication Details
Odontidium tabellaria W.Smith 1856: 17, pl. XXXIV [34]: fig. 291 (as 'Tabellaria')
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 Odontidium is Odontidium hyemale (Roth) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Staurosira tabellaria (W.Smith) Leuduger-Fortmorel.
Type Information
Syntype localities: "Fresh water. Plumpton, Sussex, April 1851, W. Sm. Ormesby, Norfolk, Aug. 1853, Mr. Bridgnnan. Homing, Norfolk, June 1854, Mr. Wigham. ß. Ormesby, Mr. Bridgema,i, Ben Mc Dhui, Mr. P. Grant. Peterhead Deposit. (Source of the Loiret near Orleans, June 1854, W. Sm.)"; (Smith 1856: 17) Lectotype ("Ormesby, Norfolk" [England] designated by Van de Vijver & al. 2022: 2): Mr. Bridgeman; 10.IV.1853; BR; slide BR-4686 (Van de Vijver & al. 2022: 2) Notes: Syntype localities: various in Britain and France. Syntype material in BR (Morales et al., 2015: figs 48-69).
General Environment
This is a freshwater 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 18 May 2024
