Mastogloia lanceolata Thwaites ex W.Smith 1856

Publication Details
Mastogloia lanceolata Thwaites ex W.Smith 1856: 64, pl. 54: fig. 340

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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Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Mastogloia is Mastogloia danseyi (Thwaites) Thwaites ex W.Smith.

Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.

Type Information
Type locality: "Little Sea", Dorset; Poole Bay; Lancing, Sussex: W. Smith. Isle of Arran and Isle of Cumbrae: Dr. Arnott. Newbie Deposi[t?] Prof. Harkness; (Index Nominum Algarum)see above;

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), lance-shaped.

General Environment
This is a brackish species.

Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 04 February 2020

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 04 February 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024

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