Biddulphia japonica Grunow, nom. inval. 1888
Publication Details
Biddulphia japonica Grunow, nom. inval. 1888: expl. pl. 121: figs 18, 19
Published in: Schmidt, A.[W.F.] (1888). Atlas der Diatomaceen-kunde Series III (Heft 31-32). pp. pls. 121-128. Leipzig: Fuess Verlag (R. Reisland).
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 Denticella coruscans (A.W.F.Schmidt) De Toni.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), pertaining to Japan (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 31 January 2023
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Nomenclatural note
Invalid: in synonymy of Biddulphia coruscans A.W.F.Schmidt, 1888. - (23 November 2020) - M.D. Guiry
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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 July 2025
