Coccolithus tenuis Kamptner 1937
Publication Details
Coccolithus tenuis Kamptner 1937: 311, 312, pl. 17, figs 41, 42
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 Umbellosphaera tenuis (Kamptner) Paasche.
Source of Synonymy
Jordan, R.W., Cros, L. & Young, J.R. (2004). A revised classification scheme for living haptophytes. Micropaleontology 50(Suppl. 1): 55-79.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), thin, fine, slender (Stearn 1983).
Created: 22 March 2005 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 20 June 2005
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 June 2005. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 November 2024
