Bacteriastrum nodulosum G.Shadbolt 1854
Publication Details
Bacteriastrum nodulosum G.Shadbolt 1854: 14
Published in: Shadbolt, G. (1854). A short description of some new forms of Diatomaceae from Port Natal. Transactions of the Microscopical Society of London ser. 2 2: 13-18.
Publication date: 1854
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Bacteriastrum is Bacteriastrum furcatum Shadbolt.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Bacteriastrum furcatum Shadbolt.
Type Information
Type locality: Port Natal: Geo. Busk; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), with swellings, noduled, nodular, or with small nodules .
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 21 May 2015
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Citing AlgaeBase
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 21 May 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 08 January 2025
