Coscinodiscus elegans Greville 1866
Publication Details
Coscinodiscus elegans Greville 1866: 3; pl. 1, fig. 6
Published in: Greville, R.K. (1866). Descriptions of new and rare Diatoms. Series XVIII. Transactions of the Microscopical Society, New Series, London 14: 1-9, pls I, II.
Type 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 Actinocyclus rattrayi D.M.Williams.
Source of Synonymy
Williams, D.M. (2024). Notes on the diatom collection of the Natural History Museum, London (BM) XI: the type specimens of Actinocyclus ingens Rattray and related specimens. Diatom Research 39(3): 149-158.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), elegant (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 October 2024
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Nomenclatural note
Monterey Deposit. - (23 September 2018) - M.D. Guiry
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 05 April 2025
