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.

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Type 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.

Type Information
Type locality: coast of Sussex; (Index Nominum Algarum) Type: W. Smith, det. Mr. West; marine; stomach of Pecten; (Index Nominum Algarum)

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 28 March 2024

 
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