Asterolampra hiltoniana Greville 1868
Publication Details
Asterolampra hiltoniana Greville 1868: 117, pl. Iv [4]: fig. 15 (as 'Hiltoniana')
Published in: Greville, R.K. (1860). A monograph of the genus Asterolampra, including Asteromphalus and Spatangidium. Transactions of the Microscopical Society of London, New Series 8: 102-124, pls III-IV.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Asterolampra is Asterolampra marylandica Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Asteromphalus hiltonianus (Greville) Ralfs.
Source of Synonymy
Pritchard, A. (1861). A history of infusoria, including the Desmidiaceae and Diatomaceae, British and foreign. Fourth edition enlarged and revised by
J. T. Arlidge, M.B., B.A. Lond.; W. Archer, Esq.; J. Ralfs, M.R.C.S.L.; W. C. Williamson, Esq., F.R.S., and the author. pp. [1]-xii, [1]-968, 40 pls [I-XV]. London: Whittaker and Co..
Type Information
Type locality: Algoa Bay [Eastern Cape, South Africa]; (Greville 1860: 117)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 22 January 2021
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Habitat note
From Algoa Bay Guano [subfossil?] - (20 November 2020) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 22 January 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 July 2025