Coscinodiscus nitidus W.Gregory 1857
Publication Details
Coscinodiscus nitidus W.Gregory 1857: 499, pl. 10: fig. 45
Published in: Gregory, W. (1857). On new forms of marine Diatomaceae found in the Firth of Clyde and in Loch Fyne, illustrated by numerous figures drawn by R.K. Greville, LL.D., F.R.S.E. Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh 21: 473-542, 6 pls [IX-XIV].
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Coscinodiscus is Coscinodiscus argus Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Psammodiscus nitidus (W.Gregory) Round & D.G.Mann.
Source of Synonymy
Round, F.E. & Mann, D.G. (1980). Psammodiscus nov. gen. based on Coscinodiscus nitidus. Annals of Botany 46: 367-373.
Type Information
Type locality: Lamlash, Arran Island, Scotland; (Hendey 1964: 76)BM; 1343 (Hendey 1964: 76)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), shining.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 28 July 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 July 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 03 December 2024
