Surirella spinifera Hustedt 1935
Publication Details
Surirella spinifera Hustedt 1935: 178, pl. 5: fig. 36
Published in: Hustedt, F. (1935). Die fossile Diatomeenflora in den Ablagerungen des Tobasses auf Sumatra. "Tropische Binnengewasser, Band VI". Archiv für Hydrobiologie Supplement 14: 143-192.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Surirella is Surirella striatula Turpin.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Iconella spinifera (Hustedt) D.Kapustin & Kulikovskiy.
Source of Synonymy
Kapustin, D. & Kulikovskiy, M. (2018). Transfer of Stenopterobia and Surirella taxa (Bacillariophyceae) described from the insular Southeast Asia to the genus Iconella. Nova Hedwigia, Beihefte 147: 237-245, 4 figs.
Type Information
Type locality: Indonesia: Sumatra: Lake Toba (fossil); (INA 1996) Lectotype: BRM; X2/95 (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), spine-bearing (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 23 January 2023
Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.
Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=32221
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 January 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 November 2024
