Lysigonium crenulatum (Ehrenberg) Trevisan 1848
Publication Details
Lysigonium crenulatum (Ehrenberg) Trevisan 1848: 96, adnot. (as 'as [beta] Melosira crenulata')
Published in: Trevisan, V.B.A. (1848). Saggio di una monografia delle Alghe Coccotalle. pp. 1-112. Padova [Padua]: coi tipi del seminario.
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The type species (lectotype) of the genus Lysigonium is Conferva moniliformis O.F.Müller.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Aulacoseira crenulata (Ehrenberg) Thwaites.
Source of Synonymy
Thwaites, G.H.K. (1848). Further observations on the Diatomaceae with descriptions of new genera and species. Annals and Magazine of Natural History, Series 2 1: 161-172, pls XI, XII.
Basionym
Gaillonella crenulata Ehrenberg
Type Information
Syntype localities: Cayenne, Real del monte, Mexico?; New York, Smithfield, Rhodes Isl., Boston et Bridgewater, Mass.; Pelham, Mass.; Maine, Island; (Ehrenberg 1843: 376) Lectotype (Westpoint diatomite; designated by Crawford & al. 2003): B; Ehrenberg Coll. 260302, blue ring (fig. 1d) (Crawford, Likhoshway & Jahn 2003)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), crenulate, having small rounded teeth (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 06 December 2014 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 25 November 2019
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 25 November 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 January 2025
