Denticula minor W.Gregory 1857
Publication Details
Denticula minor W.Gregory 1857: 495, pl. X [10]: fig. 35
Published in: Gregory, W. (1857). On new forms of marine Diatomaceae found in the Firth of Clyde and in Loch Fyne, illustrated by numerous figures drawn by R.K. Greville, LL.D., F.R.S.E. Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh 21: 473-542, 6 pls [IX-XIV].
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Denticula is Denticula elegans Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Plagiogramma minus (W.Gregory) Chunlian Li, Ashworth & Witkowski.
Type Information
Type locality: Scotland: Lamlash Bay, Lough Fine; (Index Nominum Algarum)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), smaller, inferior, lesser (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 16 July 2020
Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.
Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=37783
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 July 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024
