Podosphenia ovata W.Smith 1853
Publication Details
Podosphenia ovata W.Smith 1853: 83, pl. XXIV [24]: fig. 226
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.
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A type species for this genus does not appear to have been designated.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Licmophora ehrenbergii var. ovata (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. Shoreham Harbour, Aug. 1850, W. Sm." [Sussex, England]; (Smith 1853: 83)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), ovate (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 04 August 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 04 August 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 06 January 2025
