Pleurosigma quadratum W.Smith 1853

Publication Details
Pleurosigma quadratum W.Smith 1853: 65, pl. XX [20]: fig. 204

Published in: Smith, W. (1853). A synopsis of the British Diatomaceae; with remarks on their structure, function and distribution; and instructions for collecting and preserving specimens. The plates by Tuffen West. In two volumes. Vol. I. pp. [i]-xxxiii, 1-89, pls I-XXXI. London: John van Voorst, Paternoster Row.

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Type 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 angulatum var. quadratum (W.Smith) Van Heurck.

Type Information
Syntype localities: "Marine or brackish water. Poole Bay, Aug. 1849; Coast of Sussex, Aug. 1850; Braunton, Devonshire, Mr. Ralfs. Menai Straits, Professor Williamson, July 1852. Folkestone, Mr. Capron, Nov. 1852.' [England and Wales]; (Smith 1853: 65)

General Environment
This is a brackish species.

Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 13 January 2023

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 January 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024

 
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