Pleurosigma reversum W.Gregory 1857
Publication Details
Pleurosigma reversum W.Gregory 1857: 530, pl. XIV [14]: fig. 105
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 Pleurosigma is Pleurosigma angulatum (J.T.Quekett) W.Smith.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Gyrosigma reversum (W.Gregory) Hendey.
Source of Synonymy
Hendey, N.I. (1974). A revised check-list of the British marine diatoms. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 54: 277-300, no figs.
Type Information
Type locality: Lough Fyne (Fine), Scotland.; (Gregory 1857: 530)
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 30 December 2019
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 December 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 15 March 2025
