Pleurosigma intermedium W.Smith 1853
Publication Details
Pleurosigma intermedium W.Smith 1853: 64, pl. XXI [21]: fig. 200
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.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Pleurosigma is Pleurosigma angulatum (J.T.Quekett) W.Smith.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Syntype localities: "Marine. Newhaven, Sussex, Mar. 1852, W. Sm. Ipswich Harbour, Mr. Topping, April 1852; (Smith 1853: 64) Lectotype [Newhaven, Hendey 1964: 244]: William Smith; BM; 23654 (Hendey 1964: 244)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), intermediate (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine 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 19 April 2024