Podosira maculata W.Smith 1856

Publication Details
Podosira maculata W.Smith 1856: 54, pl. XLIX [49]: fig. 328 (as 'Podosira? maculata')

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.

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Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Podosira is Podosira moniliformis Ehrenberg.

Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), spotted, blotched (Stearn 1983).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 14 January 2019

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 January 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 08 January 2025

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