Eupodiscus subtilis W.Gregory 1857

Publication Details
Eupodiscus subtilis W.Gregory 1857: 501, pl. 11: fig. 50

Published in: Gregory, W. (1857). On new forms of marine Diatomaceae found in the Firth of Clyde and in Loch Fyne, illustrated by numerous figures drawn by R.K. Greville, LL.D., F.R.S.E. Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh 21: 473-542, 6 pls [IX-XIV].

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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 subtilis (W.Gregory) 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..

Type Information
Type locality: Scotland; (INA 1996)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), fine, thin, delicate, fine, or precise.

General Environment
This is a marine species.

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

Last updated: 07 December 2017

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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 07 December 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 11 January 2025

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