Orthoseira angulata W.Gregory 1857
Publication Details
Orthoseira angulata W.Gregory 1857: 498, pl. X: fig. 43
Published in: Gregory, W. (1857). On new forms of marine Diatomaceae found in the Firth of Clyde and in Loch Fyne, illustrated by numerous figures drawn by R.K. Greville, LL.D., F.R.S.E. Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh 21: 473-542, 6 pls [IX-XIV].
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Orthoseira is Melosira americana Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Thalassiosira angulata (W.Gregory) Hasle.
Source of Synonymy
Hasle, G.R. & Syvertsen, E.E. (1996). Marine diatoms. In: Identifying Marine Phytoplankton. (Tomas, C.R. Eds), pp. 5-385. San Diego: Academic Press.
Type Information
Type locality: Scotland: Lamlash Bay, Loch Fine; (INA 1996) Notes: Orthosira angulata Gregory (INA).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), angled (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 03 February 2019
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Salvador Valenzuela Miranda in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 03 February 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 02 December 2024
