Denticula lauta Bailey 1854
Publication Details
Denticula lauta Bailey 1854: 9, figs 1, 2
Published in: Bailey, J.W. (1854). Notes on new species and localities of microscopical organisms. Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge 7(3): 1-15, pl. 1.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Denticula is Denticula elegans Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Denticulopsis lauta (Bailey) Simonsen.
Source of Synonymy
Simonsen, R. (1979). The diatom system: ideas on phylogeny. Bacillaria 2: 9-71, 3 figs, 3 appendices.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Participle (Latin), elegant, luxurious, noble, glorious, rich, splendid; washed, bathed.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 29 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 14 August 2023
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 August 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 02 December 2024
