Coscinodiscus lewisianus Greville 1866
Publication Details
Coscinodiscus lewisianus Greville 1866: 78, pl. VIII [8]: figs 8-10
Published in: Greville, R.K. (1866). Descriptions of new and rare diatoms. Series XX [actually XIX]. Transactions of the Microscopical Society, New Series 14: 77-86, pls VIII, IX.
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 Araniscus lewisianus (Greville) Komura.
Source of Synonymy
Komura, S. (1998). A perplexing morphotype of some centric diatoms inclusive of Coscinodiscus lewisianus Grev. and its allie. Diatom 14: 1-23, 147 figs [photographs], 1 text-fig..
Type Information
Type locality: "Hab. Rappahannock deposit, United States; E. W. Dallas, Esq.; R. K. G."; (Greville 1866: 78)
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 22 September 2004 by Elizabeth Moran.
Last updated: 12 July 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 July 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 December 2024
