Playaensis Spaulding & Kociolek, 2002
Holotype species: Playaensis circumfimbria S.A.Spaulding & Kociolek
Original publication and holotype designation: Spaulding, S.A., Kociolek, J.P. & Davis, D.R. (2002). A new diatom (Bacillariophyceae) genus with two new species from New Mexico, USA. European Journal of Phycology 37: 135-144.
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Taxonomic status: This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Most recent taxonomic treatment adopted: Spaulding, S.A., Kociolek, J.P. & Davis, D.R. (2002). A new diatom (Bacillariophyceae) genus with two new species from New Mexico, USA. European Journal of Phycology 37: 135-144.
Comments: The genus is named for ‘playa’, the type of shallow lake of arid regions in which it is found.
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Luka Sato in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 22 February 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 April 2024
