Calcidiscus formosus (Kamptner) Loeblich & Tappan 1978
Publication Details
Calcidiscus formosus (Kamptner) Loeblich & Tappan 1978: 1391
Published in: Loeblich, A.R. & Tappan, H. (1978). The coccolithophorid genus Calcidiscus Kamptner and its synonyms. Journal of Palaeontology 52(6): 1390-1392.
Publication date: November 1978
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Calcidiscus is Calcidiscus quadriforatus (Kamptner) Deflandre.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Basionym
Cyclococcolithus formosus Kamptner
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), beautiful, handsome.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 04 July 2024 by E.A. Molinari Novoa.
Last updated: 04 July 2024
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 04 July 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 September 2024