Gyrosigma algoris J.R.Carter & Bailey-Watts 1981
Publication Details
Gyrosigma algoris J.R.Carter & Bailey-Watts 1981: 569, pl. 10: figs 6-8
Published in: Carter, J.R. & Bailey-Watts, A.E. (1981). A taxonomic study of diatoms from standing freshwaters in Shetland. Nova Hedwigia 33: 513-629, 9 figs, 25 pls.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Gyrosigma is Gyrosigma hippocampus Hassall.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Gyrosigma obscurum (W.Smith) J.W.Griffith & Henfrey.
Type Information
Type locality: Moo Water, Shetland Isles, U.K.; (Index Nominum Algarum) Type: collection Carter, Shet. No. 4b (Index Nominum Algarum)
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 27 February 2020
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 February 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024
