Coccolithus californicus F.R.Sullivan 1964
Publication Details
Coccolithus californicus F.R.Sullivan 1964: 180, pl. 2: figs. 3-4
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Coccolithus is Coccolithus oceanicus E.H.L.Schwarz.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Chiasmolithus californicus (F.R.Sullivan) W.W.Hay & H.Mohler.
Source of Synonymy
Hay, W.W. & Mohler, H.P. (1967). Calcareous nannoplankton from early Tertiary rocks at Pont Labau, France, and Paleocene-Eocene correlations. Journal of Paleontology 41(6): 1505-1541, 5 figures, plates 196-206.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 29 July 2024
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Citing AlgaeBase
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 July 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 November 2024
