Denticula sinuata Thwaites ex W.Smith 1856

Publication Details
Denticula sinuata Thwaites ex W.Smith 1856: 21, pl. XXXIV [34]: fig. 295

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.

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Type 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 Grunowia sinuata (Thwaites ex W.Smith) Rabenhorst.

Type Information
Syntype localities: "Fresh water. near Bristol; Mr. Thwaites Wray, Nov. 1851, Mr. Geo. Smith. Killiecrankie, Mr. P. Grant. Dryburgh, March; Pentland Hills, July 1854, Dr. Greville. Cumbrae Island, Feb. 1854, Mr. B. Hennedy." [England, Scotalnd]; (Smith 1856: 21)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), sinuate, strongly waved (Stearn 1973).

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 12 August 2023

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 August 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024

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