Melonavicula Th.Christian, 1886
Holotype species: Melonavicula marylandica Th.Christian
Publication details: Th.Christian, 1886: 218
Currently accepted name for the type species: Raphidodiscus marylandicus (Th.Christian) Th.Christian
Original publication and holotype designation: Christian, T. (1886). A new Diatom. American Monthly Microscopical Journal 7(11): 218.
Request PDFFossil: This is a genus of fossil species, or a genus with a fossil type species, or a genus the type species of which was originally described as a fossil.
The most recent alteration to this page was made on 2024-08-07 by E.A. Molinari Novoa.
Taxonomic status: This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Raphidodiscus.
Gender: This genus name is currently treated as feminine.
Most recent taxonomic treatment adopted: Christian, T. (1887). New Diatomaceous deposits. The Microscope 7(3): 65-68.
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 07 August 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 May 2025
