Melosira setosa J.R.Carter, nom. illeg. 1966
Publication Details
Melosira setosa J.R.Carter, nom. illeg. 1966: 458, pl. 9: figs 12-14
Published in: Carter, J.R. (1966). Some freshwater diatoms of Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island. Nova Hedwigia 11: 443-483.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Melosira is Melosira nummuloides C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Melosira jonhcarteri D.M.Williams.
Type Information
Gouhg I.: Cabve Bell Rocks (fw) Gough Island sample 1003;
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), bristly.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 January 2015
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Salvador Valenzuela Miranda in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 January 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 17 April 2024