Rhizosolenia truncata G.Karsten 1905
Publication Details
Rhizosolenia truncata G.Karsten 1905: 97, pl. 10, figs 3, 3a
Published in: Karsten, G. (1905). Das Phytoplankton des Antarktischen Meeres nach dem Material der deutschen Tiefsee-Expedition 1898-1899. Wissenschaftliche Ergebnisse der Deutschen Tiefsee-Expedition auf dem Dampfer 'Valdivia' 1898-1899 II 2(2): 1-136, pls I-XIX, 1 map, many unnumbered distribution maps.
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 truncata (G.Karsten) Nöthig & Ligowski.
Source of Synonymy
Scott, F.J. & Thomas, D.P. (2005). Diatoms. In: Antarctic marine protists. (Scott, F.J. & Marchant, H.J. Eds), pp. 13-201. Canberra & Hobart: Australian Biological Resources Study; Australian Antarctic Division.
Type Information
Type locality: Southern Ocean: W of Kerguelen: 62 26S, 53 21E, 63 16S, 57 51E ; (INA 1996) Type: 40-60 m deep; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), truncate, i.e., ending very abruptly as if cut straight across (Stearn 1983).
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 21 October 2021
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 21 October 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
