Meridion marinum W.Gregory 1857
Publication Details
Meridion marinum W.Gregory 1857: 497, pl. 10: fig. 41
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].
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Meridion is Meridion vernale C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Opephora marina (W.Gregory) Petit.
Source of Synonymy
Petit, P. (1889). Diatomées recoltées dans le voisinage du Cap Horn. In: Mission scientifique du Cap Horn 1882 - 1883, Vol. 5, Botanique. (Hariot, P. & al. Eds), pp. 111-140. Paris: Gauthier-Villas.
Type Information
Type locality: UK: Scotland (Lamlash Bay, Loch Fine).; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), growing in the sea (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 01 July 2021
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 01 July 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
