Pleurosigma subtile (Brébisson ex Kützing) Ralfs 1861

Publication Details
Pleurosigma subtile (Brébisson ex Kützing) Ralfs 1861: 917

Published in: Pritchard, A. (1861). A history of infusoria, including the Desmidiaceae and Diatomaceae, British and foreign. Fourth edition enlarged and revised by J. T. Arlidge, M.B., B.A. Lond.; W. Archer, Esq.; J. Ralfs, M.R.C.S.L.; W. C. Williamson, Esq., F.R.S., and the author. pp. [1]-xii, [1]-968, 40 pls [I-XV]. London: Whittaker and Co..

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Publication date: 1861

Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Pleurosigma is Pleurosigma angulatum (J.T.Quekett) W.Smith.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Gyrosigma subtile (Brébisson ex Kützing) G.Reid.

Basionym
Navicula subtilis Brébisson ex Kützing

Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), fine, thin, delicate, fine, or precise.

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 22 January 2021 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 22 January 2021

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 22 January 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024

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