Cylindropyxis profunda Hendey 1964
Publication Details
Cylindropyxis profunda Hendey 1964: 93, pl. XXIII [23]: fig. 9
Published in: Hendey, N.I. (1964). An introductory account of the smaller algae of British coastal waters. Part V: Bacillariophyceae (diatoms). pp. [i]-xxii, 1-317. London: Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Fishery Investigations. Her Majesty’s Stationery Office.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Cylindropyxis is Cylindropyxis tremulans Hendey.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Thalassiosira profunda (Hendey) Hasle.
Source of Synonymy
Hasle, G.R. (1973). Thalassiosiraceae, a new diatom family. Norwegian Journal of Botany 20: 67-69.
Type Information
Type locality: Bay of Biscay; (Hendey 1964: 93) Holotype: March 1958; 2,000 m depth [not known if it was living at this depth: may have become attached on its ascent]; BM; 102510 (Hendey 3321) (Williams 2024: 52)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), deep, from a great depth (Dawes & Mathieson 2008).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 09 August 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 09 August 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 03 December 2024
