Melosira westii W.Smith 1856
Publication Details
Melosira westii W.Smith 1856: 59, pl. 52: fig. 333
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 Melosira is Melosira nummuloides C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Pseudopodosira westii (W.Smith) Sheshukova-Poretskaya & Glezer.
Source of Synonymy
Sheshukova-Poretskaya, V.S. (1964). Diatomeae Marinae novae et rarae e Neogeno insulae Sachalin et peninsulae Kamczatka. Novosti sistematiki nizshikh rastenii 1964: 69-77, 4 figures, 2 plates. [in Russian]
Type Information
Type locality: coast of Sussex; (INA 1996) Type: W. Smith, det. Mr. West; marine; stomach of Pecten; (INA 1996)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 June 2022
Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.
Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=38456
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
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 04 December 2024
