Pleurosigma distortum W.Smith 1852
Publication Details
Pleurosigma distortum W.Smith 1852: 7, pl. I: fig. 10
Published in: Smith, W. (1852). Notes on the Diatomaceae with descriptions of British species included in the genus Pleurosigma. Annals and Magazine of Natural History, Series 2 9: 1-12, 2 pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Pleurosigma is Pleurosigma angulatum (J.T.Quekett) W.Smith.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Gyrosigma distortum (W.Smith) J.W.Griffith & Henfrey.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 09 December 2016 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 09 December 2016
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 09 December 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
