Dickieia danseyi Thwaites 1848
Publication Details
Dickieia danseyi Thwaites 1848: 171, pl. XII [12]: fig. K: 1-4 (as 'Danseii')
Published in: 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.
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The type species (holotype) of the genus Dickieia is Dickieia ulvacea Berkeley ex Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Mastogloia danseyi (Thwaites) Thwaites ex W.Smith.
Source of Synonymy
Smith, W. (1856). A synopsis of the British Diatomaceae; with remarks on their structure, functions and distribution; and instructions for collecting and preserving specimens. The plates by Tuffen West. In two volumes. Vol. II. pp. [i]-xxix, 1-107, pls 32-60, 61-62, A-E. London: John van Voorst, Paternoster Row.
Type Information
Type locality: "...small quantity upon rocks on the tidal shore of the river Tamar." [forming the border between Devon and Cornwall, England]; (Thwaites 1848: 172) Letotype (River Tamar, designated by Edlund & Burge 2019: 353): George Dansey; on rocks of tidal shore; BM; 24333 (Edlund & Burge 2019: 353)
Eponomy
"I have great pleasure in naming this species in compliment to its discoverer George Dansey, Esq. of Devonport, who finds it in small quantity upon rocks on the tidal shore of the river Tamar."
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 30 January 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 January 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
