Rhoicosigma falcatum (Donkin) Grunow 1867
Publication Details
Rhoicosigma falcatum (Donkin) Grunow 1867: 20
Published in: Grunow, A. (1867). Diatomeen auf Sargassum von Honduras, gesammelt von Linding. Hedwigia 6(1-3): 1-8, 17-32, 33-37.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Rhoicosigma is Rhoicosigma reichardtianum Grunow.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Cochlearisigma falcatum (Donkin) G.Reid.
Source of Synonymy
Reid, G. (2012). A revision of the family Pleurosigmataceae (Bacillariophyta). pp. [1] 7-162 [163], 24 pls.. Ruggell: A.R.G. Gantner Verlag K.G..
Basionym
Pleurosigma falcatum Donkin
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), shaped like a sickle.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 28 March 2012
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 March 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 December 2024
