Cocconeis villosa H.Peragallo 1888
Publication Details
Cocconeis villosa H.Peragallo 1888: pl. 4, fig. 35
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Cocconeis is Cocconeis scutellum Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Cocconeis distans W.Gregory.
Source of Synonymy
De Stefano, M., Sacchi, U., Totti, C. & Romero, O.E. (2006). Cocconeis distans Gregory and Amphicocconeis debesi (Hustedt) De Stefano comb. nov. (Bacillariophyta), an intricate taxonomical history. Botanica Marina 49: 438-449.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), villous, shaggy with farily long soft straight not interwoven ascending hairs (Stearn 1983).
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 17 April 2007
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 April 2007. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 December 2024
