Biddulphia radiata W.Smith 1856
Publication Details
Biddulphia radiata W.Smith 1856: expl. pl. LXII, fig. 255
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.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Biddulphia is Biddulphia pulchella S.F.Gray.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), radiate.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 19 September 2023
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Salvador Valenzuela Miranda in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 19 September 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 08 May 2024