Biddulphia japonica Pantocsek, nom. illeg. 1892
Publication details
Biddulphia japonica Pantocsek 1892: pl. 18: figs 267, 271, nom. illeg.
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.
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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 Biddulphia jimboi Pantocsek
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of species name
Adjective A (Latin), pertaining to Japan (Stearn 1985).
Synonym(s)
No synonyms are currently included in AlgaeBase.
Nomenclatural notes
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 Jan 2021) - M.D. Guiry
Fossil Range notes
Tertiary. - (25 Jan 2021) - M.D. Guiry
General environment
This is a marine species.
No distributions recorded
No distributional records for this taxon have been recorded by AlgaeBase to date. Generally, recent national lists or extensive regional or state lists have been employed to give a general indication of distribution.
Source of current name
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.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry
Verified by: 25 January 2021 by M.D. Guiry
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