Schizonema divergens Smith 1856
Publication Details
Schizonema divergens Smith 1856: 76, pl. LVII [57]: fig. 363
Published in: Smith, W. (1856). A synopsis of the British Diatomaceae; with remarks on their structure, functions and distribution; and instructions for collecting and preserving specimens. The plates by Tuffen West. In two volumes. Vol. II. pp. [i]-xxix, 1-107, pls 32-60, 61-62, A-E. London: John van Voorst, Paternoster Row.
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A type species for this genus does not appear to have been designated.
Status of Name
The taxonomic or nomenclatural status (or both) of this entity is in some way unresolved and requires further investigation.
Type Information
Type locality: Larne [Co. Antrim, Ireland] in five fathoms.; (Smith 1856: 76)
Origin of Species Name
Participle B (Latin), divergent, going different ways (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 04 January 2019 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 04 January 2019
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 04 January 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024
