Actinophaenia splendens Shadbolt 1853

Publication Details
Actinophaenia splendens Shadbolt 1853: 16

Published in: Shadboldt, G. (1853 '1854'). A short description of some new forms of Diatomaceae from Port Natal. Transactions of the Microscopical Society of London, New Series 2: 13-18, 1 pl. [pl. I].

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Publication date: October 1853

Type Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Actinophaenia.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Actinoptychus splendens (Shadbolt) Ralfs.

Source of Synonymy
Pritchard, A. (1861). A history of infusoria, including the Desmidiaceae and Diatomaceae, British and foreign. Fourth edition enlarged and revised by J. T. Arlidge, M.B., B.A. Lond.; W. Archer, Esq.; J. Ralfs, M.R.C.S.L.; W. C. Williamson, Esq., F.R.S., and the author. pp. [1]-xii, [1]-968, 40 pls [I-XV]. London: Whittaker and Co..

Origin of Species Name
Participle B (Latin), splendid, shining, gleaming, brilliant (Stearn 1983).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 07 June 2023

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 07 June 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024

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