Melosira lirata var. biseriata Grunow 1882
Publication Details
Melosira lirata var. biseriata Grunow 1882: pl. LXXXVII [87]: fig. 6
Published in: Van Heurck, H. (1882). Synopsis des Diatomées de Belgique. Atlas. pp. pls LXXVIII-CXXXII [78-132 and supplementary pls 22 bis, 82bis, 83bis, 83ter, 95bis], tables genres. Anvers: Ducaju et Cie.
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Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Melosira is Melosira nummuloides C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Aulacoseira lirata f. biseriata (Grunow) E.Y.Haworth.
Source of Synonymy
Haworth, E.Y. (1988). Distribution of diatom taxa of the old genus Melosira (now mainly Aulacoseira) in Cumbrian waters. In: Algae and the Aquatic Environment. Contributions in honour of J.W.G. Lund. (Round, F.E. Eds), pp. 138-167. Bristol: Biopress Ltd.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), having ridges
having thread-like lines or grooves.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 20 December 2019
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 December 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 November 2024
