Gaillonella arctica Ehrenberg 1853
Publication Details
Gaillonella arctica Ehrenberg 1853: 528
Published in: Ehrenberg, C.G. (1853). Über einige neue Materialien zur Übersicht des kleinsten Lebens. Bericht über die zur Bekanntmachung geeigneten Verhandlungen der Königlich-Preussischen Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin 1853: 505-533.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Gaillonella is Conferva moniliformis O.F.Müller.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Melosira arctica Dickie.
Source of Synonymy
Kaczmarska, I. & Jahn, R. (2006). Taxonomic appraisal of Melosira arctica Dickie and description of a new variety (Bacillariophyta). Botanica Marina 49: 151-164.
Type Information
Type locality: Melville Bay and Hingston Bay; (Kaczmarksa & Jahn 2006: 153)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), of or pertaining to the Arctic (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 04 February 2019
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 04 February 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 December 2024
