Himantidium undulatum (Ralfs) W.Smith 1856
Publication Details
Himantidium undulatum (Ralfs) W.Smith 1856: 12, pl. XXXIII [33]: fig. 281
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 (holotype) of the genus Himantidium is Himantidium arcus (Ehrenberg) Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Eunotia pectinalis var. undulata (Ralfs) Rabenhorst.
Basionym
Fragilaria pectinalis var. undulata Ralfs
Type Information
Type locality: U.K.: Ardudwy near Barmouth, North Wales; (Index Nominum Algarum) Lectotype (fide A. Tuji & D.M. Williams, 2005: 59, figs 19-22): Rev. T. Salwey; BM; slide 67796 (Index Nominum Algarum)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), wavy.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 04 August 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 04 August 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024