Melosira crenulata var. mocsarensis Pantocsek 1892
Publication Details
Melosira crenulata var. mocsarensis Pantocsek 1892: pl. XIV [14]: fig. 360
Published in: Pantocsek, J. (1892). Beiträge zur Kenntnis der Fossilen Bacillarien Ungarns. Teil III: Süsswasser Bacillarien. Anhang-analysen 15 neuer Depots von Bulgarien, Japan, Mahern, Russland und Ungarn. pp. pls 1-42. Nagytapolcsány Topo: Buchdrucherei von Julius Platzko.
Request PDFType 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 Aulacoseira mocsarensis (Pantocsek) V.Houk & R.Klee.
Type Information
Type locality: Slovakia: Mociar (Miocene, freshwater); (Index Nominum Algarum)
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), crenulate, having small rounded teeth (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 12 March 2018
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 March 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024
