Stauroneis pulchella W.Smith 1853
Publication Details
Stauroneis pulchella W.Smith 1853: 61, pl. XIX [19]: fig. 194
Published in: Smith, W. (1853). A synopsis of the British Diatomaceae; with remarks on their structure, function and distribution; and instructions for collecting and preserving specimens. The plates by Tuffen West. In two volumes. Vol. I. pp. [i]-xxxiii, 1-89, pls I-XXXI. London: John van Voorst, Paternoster Row.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Stauroneis is Stauroneis phoenicenteron (Nitzsch) Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Trachyneis aspera (Ehrenberg) Cleve.
Type Information
Syntype localities: "Marine. Coast of Sussex, Aug. 1850, and Poole Bay, Sept. 1851, W. Sm. [beta]. Torbay, July 1846. Coast of Sussex, Aug. 1850, W. Sm. Near Ipswich, Mr. Hodgson, Aug. 1851. Havwich., Mr. Shadbolt. (Peruvian Guano.)"; (Smith 1853: 61) Lectotype (Hendey 1964: 237): BM; Smith Slide No. 23632 (Hendey 1964: 237)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), beautiful and little (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 January 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 January 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024
