Discoaster constans Górka 1957
Publication Details
Discoaster constans Górka 1957: 257, pl. 4: fig. 7
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Discoaster is Discoaster brouweri S.H.Tan.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Biscutum constans (Górka) M.Black.
Source of Synonymy
Black, M. (1967). New names for some coccolith taxa. Proceedings of the Geological Society of London 1640: 139-145, 4 figures.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Participle B (Latin), constant, uniform, consistent, consisting of (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 29 March 2023
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 March 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 March 2025
