Pleurosigma transversale W.Smith 1856
Publication Details
Pleurosigma transversale W.Smith 1856: 96
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 (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 Pleurosigma inflatum Shadbolt.
Source of Synonymy
Sterrenberg, F.A.S. (2001). Studies on the genera Pleurosigma and Gyrosigma. The types of Shadbolt and related taxa. Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia 151: 121-127, 22 figs.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 22 April 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 22 April 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 December 2024
