Rhizosolenia inermis Castracane 1886
Publication Details
Rhizosolenia inermis Castracane 1886: 71, pl. XXIV [24]: figs 7, 8, 10, 13
Published in: Castracane, [C.A.] F. (1886). Report on the Diatomaceae collected by H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873-76. In: Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873-76. Botany. Vol. II. (Murray, J. Eds), pp. [1]-178.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Rhizosolenia is Rhizosolenia styliformis T.Brightwell.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Proboscia inermis (Castracane) R.W.Jordan & Ligowski.
Source of Synonymy
Jordan, R.W., Ligowski, R., Nöthig, E.-M. & Priddle, J. (1991). The diatom genus Proboscia in Antarctic waters. Diatom Research 6(1): 63-78.
Type Information
Type locality: "In mari Antarctico." [Antarctic seas]; (Castracane 1886: 71)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), unarmed, without spines.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 June 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 June 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 05 January 2025
