Surirella amphioxys W.Smith 1856
Publication Details
Surirella amphioxys W.Smith 1856: 88
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.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Surirella is Surirella striatula Turpin.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: "Fresh water. Haverfordwest, August 1855, Mr. Okeden" [Pembrokeshire, Wales]; (Smith 1856: 88) Lectotype (designated by Krammer in Lange-Bertalot & Krammer 1987: 92): AWH; Coll. Van Heurck Antwerpen VI-48-15 (the collection was transferred to BR). (Kusber & al. 2024: 298)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Greek), sharp on both sides (Griffith 2004).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 03 September 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 03 September 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 May 2025
