Cocconeis scutellum f. parva Grunow 1880
Publication Details
Cocconeis scutellum f. parva Grunow 1880: pl. 29, fig. 8,9
Published in: Van Heurck, H. (1880). Synopsis des Diatomées de Belgique Atlas. pp. pls I-XXX [pls 1-30]. Anvers: Ducaju et Cie.
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 scutellum var. parva (Grunow) Cleve.
Origin of Species Name
Noun (Latin), diminutive of scutum, a shield; literally, little shield (Brown 1946).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 29 June 2016
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 June 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024