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Issue: Vol. 739 No. 3: 30 Jan. 2026
Type: Article
Published: 2026-01-30
DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.739.3.3
Page range: 271-284
Abstract views: 23
PDF downloaded: 3

Revision of the genus Tubulariella P.C. Silva (Bacillariophyta)

The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD, UK
The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD, UK
Revision Tubulariella relationships fossils type specimens Algae

Abstract

A review of species currently placed in the genus Tubulariella P.C.Silva (=Tubularia Brun) is provided. Three species are discussed: Tubulariella pistillaris, T. tabellarioides and an unnamed taxon as no specimens for light microscopy are available. Comments are made on additional specimens that may or may not belong to Tubulariella. The relationships of Tubulariella are discussed.

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How to Cite

Williams, D.M. & Sims, P.A. (2026) Revision of the genus Tubulariella P.C. Silva (Bacillariophyta). Phytotaxa 739 (3): 271–284. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.739.3.3