Thalassiosira spinulata H.Takano, nom. inval. 1981
Publication Details
Thalassiosira spinulata H.Takano, nom. inval. 1981: 33, fig. 1 B, 14-25
Published in: Takano, H. (1981). New and rare diatoms from Japanese marine waters - VI. Three new species in Thalassiosiraceae. Bulletin Tokai Regional Fisheries Research Laboratory 105: 31-43.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Thalassiosira is Thalassiosira nordenskioeldii Cleve.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Minidiscus spinulatus (H.Takano) J.S.Park & J.H.Lee.
Source of Synonymy
Park, J.S., Jung, S.W., Lee, S.D., Yun, S.M. & Lee, J.H. (2016). Species diversity of the genus Thalassiosira (Thalassiosirales, Bacillariophyta) in South Korea and its biogeographical distribution in the world. Phycologia 55(4): 403-423, 46 figs.
Type Information
Syntype localities: "Found in samples collected from downstream of the River Sumida, Tokyo, Suho-nada, Oita Prefecture, and Dokai Bay, Fukuoka Prefecture, in November 1980. Also from Lake Hamanako, Shizuoka Prefecture, and Atsumi Bay, Aichi Prefecture, in March 1981"; (Takano 1981: 34) Type: figs 17 and 23: (Takano 1981)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 November 2002 by Andy Taylor.
Last updated: 25 March 2021
Verification of Data
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Nomenclatural notes
Invalid: lacking designation of type (INA). Two localities mentioned. - (15 February 2016) - G.M. Guiry
" It is uncertain whether T. proschkinae and T. spinulata are conspecific because the valve structure of T. proschkinae has been variously described. We distinguish these species primarily by areola structure and silicification" (Park et al., 2016: 417). - (19 August 2016) - G.M. Guiry
"Thalassiosira spinulata Takano 1981: Bull. Tokai Reg. Fish Res. Lab. No. 105: 33, fig. 1B and 14-25. Iconotypus: figs 17 and 23. (The TEM negative films of figs 17 and 23 are kept)" (Takano 1983: 32). VALID? - (24 March 2021) - G.M. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 25 March 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 June 2025
