Polymyxus pulchellus Grunow 1883
Publication Details
Polymyxus pulchellus Grunow 1883: pl. 123, fig. 5 (no descr.)
Published in: Van Heurck, H. (1882). Synopsis des Diatomées de Belgique. Atlas. pp. pls LXXVIII-CXXXII [78-132 and supplementary pls 22 bis, 82bis, 83bis, 83ter, 95bis], tables genres. Anvers: Ducaju et Cie.
Publication date: April-May
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Polymyxus is Polymyxus coronalis L.W.Bailey.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Actinoptychus pulchellus (Grunow) Wolle.
Type Information
USA. California: Santa Monica (fossil);
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), beautiful and little (Stearn 1973).
Created: 31 March 2017 by Salvador Valenzuela Miranda.
Last updated: 31 March 2017
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Salvador Valenzuela Miranda in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 31 March 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024