Pleurosigma carinatum Donkin 1858
Publication Details
Pleurosigma carinatum Donkin 1858: 23, pl. 3: fig. 5
Published in: Donkin, A.S. (1858). On the marine Diatomaceae of Northumberland with a description of eighteen new Species. Transactions of the Microscopical Society of London, Series 2 6: 12-34, pl. III.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Pleurosigma is Pleurosigma angulatum (J.T.Quekett) W.Smith.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Donkinia carinata (Donkin) 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: Newbiggin North Sands; Linemouth and Cresswell, Northumberland, England; (INA 1996)marine;
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), keeled.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 02 September 2019
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 02 September 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 November 2024
