Eupodiscus ralfsii W.Smith 1856

Publication Details
Eupodiscus ralfsii W.Smith 1856: 86

Published in: 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.

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Type 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 octonarius var. ralfsii (W.Smith) Hendey.

Source of Synonymy
Hendey, N.I. (1974). A revised check-list of the British marine diatoms. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 54: 277-300, no figs.

General Environment
This is a marine species.

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

Last updated: 30 November 2018

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 November 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024

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