Triceratium exiguum W.Smith 1856
Publication Details
Triceratium exiguum W.Smith 1856: 87, no fig.
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 (lectotype) of the genus Triceratium is Triceratium favus Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Staurosira exigua (W.Smith) Van de Vijver & Guiry.
Type Information
Type locality: "Ormesby [Broad?], Norfolk" [England]; (Smith 1856: 87) Lectotype (designated by Van de Vijver 2022: 2, fig. 6): Mr Bridgman; October 10, 1853; BR; 4271, slide (Van de Vijver & Guiry 2022: 2)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), small, short, poor, scanty (Brown 1946).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 09 June 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 09 June 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
