Biddulphia japonica Pantocsek, nom. illeg. 1892
Publication Details
Biddulphia japonica Pantocsek, nom. illeg. 1892: pl. 18: figs 267, 271
Published in: Pantocsek, J. (1892). Beiträge zur Kenntnis der Fossilen Bacillarien Ungarns. Teil III: Süsswasser Bacillarien. Anhang-analysen 15 neuer Depots von Bulgarien, Japan, Mahern, Russland und Ungarn. pp. pls 1-42. Nagytapolcsány Topo: Buchdrucherei von Julius Platzko.
Request PDFType 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 Biddulphia jimboi Pantocsek.
Source of Synonymy
Pantocsek, J. (1903). Beiträge zur Kenntnis der Fossilen Bacillarien Ungarns. 3 Teile. Julius Platzko, Nagyy-Tapolcsany. Teil III, Susswasser Bacillarien. Anhang-analysen 15 neuer Depots von bulgarien, Japan, Mahern, Russland und Ungarn. 3 Teile in 1 Heft. Zweite vebesserte Auflage [second edition]. pp. pls 1-42. Berlin: W. Junk.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
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: 13 June 2022
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Nomenclatural note
Seemingly originally first introduced without a description, but validated by analytical figures (ICN Art. 38.7 "For the purpose of Art. 38.5, prior to 1 January 1908, an illustration with analysis (see Art. 38.9 and 38.10) is acceptable in place of a written description or diagnosis."). Valid but illegitimate, not Biddulphia japonica Castracane, 1886. Replacement name: Biddulphia jimboi Pantocsek, 1903. - (25 January 2021) - M.D. Guiry
Fossil Range note
Tertiary. - (25 January 2021) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 June 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 July 2025
