Biddulphia costata Boyer 1922
Publication Details
Biddulphia costata Boyer 1922: 2; pl. II [2]: fig. 8
Published in: Boyer, C.S. (1922). New and rare species of Diatomaceae. Contributions from the Biological and Microscopical Section of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia 1: 1-17.
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 Tabulina costata (Boyer) P.A.Sims & M.P.Ashworth.
Type Information
Type locality: Barbados; (Boyer 1922: 2) Notes: "Material observed: ANSP Boyer P-7-3 Chimborazo, Barbados." (Sims & al. 2022: 11).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), ribbed, having one or more primary veins or ridges (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 31 January 2023
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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 19 April 2024
