Eupodiscus fulvus W.Smith 1853

Publication Details
Eupodiscus fulvus W.Smith 1853: 24, pl. IV [4]: fig. 40

Published in: Smith, W. (1853). A synopsis of the British Diatomaceae; with remarks on their structure, function and distribution; and instructions for collecting and preserving specimens. The plates by Tuffen West. In two volumes. Vol. I. pp. [i]-xxxiii, 1-89, pls I-XXXI. London: John van Voorst, Paternoster Row.

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Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Eupodiscus is Eupodiscus radiatus Bailey.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Actinocyclus fulvus (W.Smith) 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: "Marine. Poole Bay, Sept. 1851, W. Sm."; (Smith 1853: 24)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), tawny [yellowish-brown] (Stearn 1983).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 25 March 2003 by Mairéad Murphy.

Last updated: 12 January 2023

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 January 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024

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