Rhizosolenia japonica Castracane 1886
Publication Details
Rhizosolenia japonica Castracane 1886: 72, pl. XXIII [23]: fig. 7
Published in: Castracane, [C.A.] F. (1886). Report on the Diatomaceae collected by H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873-76. In: Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873-76. Botany. Vol. II. (Murray, J. Eds), pp. [1]-178.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Rhizosolenia is Rhizosolenia styliformis T.Brightwell.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Rhizosolenia setigera Brightwell.
Source of Synonymy
Hendey, N.I. (1964). An introductory account of the smaller algae of British coastal waters. Part V: Bacillariophyceae (diatoms). pp. [i]-xxii, 1-317. London: Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Fishery Investigations. Her Majesty’s Stationery Office.
Type Information
Type locality: "...obtained in the Sea of Japan"; (Castracane 1886: 72)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), pertaining to Japan (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 June 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 June 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 05 October 2024