Biddulphia curvata Hendey & P.A.Sims 1984
Publication Details
Biddulphia curvata Hendey & P.A.Sims 1984: 69, pl. 2 D; pl. 7 [= figs 22-28]
Published in: Hendey, N.I. & Sims, P.A. (1984). Some new or unusual Eocene Biddulphioid diatoms, I. Bacillaria 7: 59-90.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Biddulphia is Biddulphia pulchella S.F.Gray.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Biddulphiella curvata (Hendey & P.A.Sims) P.A.Sims & M.P.Ashworth.
Type Information
Type locality: Northwestern Atlantic Ocean: Bermuda Rise (30 50.39N, 67 38.86W). Eocene sediment.; (Hendey & Sims 1984: 69)
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), curved (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 31 January 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 31 January 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024
