Eupodiscus crassus W.Smith 1853
Publication Details
Eupodiscus crassus W.Smith 1853: 24, pl. IV [4]: fig. 41
Published in: Smith, W. (1853). A synopsis of the British Diatomaceae; with remarks on their structure, function and distribution; and instructions for collecting and preserving specimens. The plates by Tuffen West. In two volumes. Vol. I. pp. [i]-xxxiii, 1-89, pls I-XXXI. London: John van Voorst, Paternoster Row.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Eupodiscus is Eupodiscus radiatus Bailey.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Actinocyclus crassus (W.Smith) Ralfs ex Pritchard.
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..
Type Information
Syntype localities: "Marine. Poole Bay [Dorset], 1848, W. Sm. Near Ipswich [Norfolk], Mr. Hodgson."; (Smith 1853: 24)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 21 May 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 21 May 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
