Cocconeis splendida W.Gregory 1857

Publication Details
Cocconeis splendida W.Gregory 1857: 493, pl. 9: fig. 29

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].

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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 Mastogloia splendida (Gregory) H.Pergallo.

Source of Synonymy
Peragallo, H. (1888). Diatomées de la Baie de Villefranche (Alpes Maritimes). Bulletin de la Société Histoire Naturelle de Toulouse 22: 13-100, 6 plates [I=VI], 2 tables.

Type Information
Type locality: Lamlash Bay, Scotland; (Gregory 1857: 493)

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 13 November 2023

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 November 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 January 2025

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