Pleurosigma falcatum Donkin 1861
Publication Details
Pleurosigma falcatum Donkin 1861: 7, fig. 1.1
Published in: Donkin, A.S. (1861). On the marine Diatomaceae of Northumberland with a description of several new species. Quarterly Journal of Microscopical Science, New Series 1: 1-15, pl. I.
Request PDFType 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 Cochlearisigma falcatum (Donkin) G.Reid.
Source of Synonymy
Reid, G. (2012). A revision of the family Pleurosigmataceae (Bacillariophyta). pp. [1] 7-162 [163], 24 pls.. Ruggell: A.R.G. Gantner Verlag K.G..
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), shaped like a sickle.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 09 December 2016
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 09 December 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 03 December 2024
