Cocconeis nitida W.Gregory 1857
Publication Details
Cocconeis nitida W.Gregory 1857: 492, pl. IX [9]: fig. 26
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 Cocconeis is Cocconeis scutellum Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Rhaphoneis nitida (W.Gregory) Grunow.
Source of Synonymy
Grunow, A. (1868 '1867'). Algae. In: Reise der österreichischen Fregatte Novara um die Erde in den Jahren 1857, 1858, 1859 unter den Befehlen des Commodore B. von Wüllerstorf-Urbair. Botanischer Theil. Erster Band. Sporenpflanzen. (Fenzl, E. et al. Eds), pp. 1-104. Wien [Vienna]: Aus der Kaiserlich Königlichen Hof- und Staatsdruckeri in Commission bei Karl Gerold's Sohn.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), shining.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 16 February 2016
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 February 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 January 2025
