Melosira spinosa Pantocsek 1892
Publication Details
Melosira spinosa Pantocsek 1892: pl. 28: fig. 413. No descr. (1892). 62 (1905) as M. pethöi.
Published in: Pantocsek, J. (1892). Beiträge zur Kenntnis der Fossilen Bacillarien Ungarns. Teil III: Süsswasser Bacillarien. Anhang-analysen 15 neuer Depots von Bulgarien, Japan, Mahern, Russland und Ungarn. pp. pls 1-42. Nagytapolcsány Topo: Buchdrucherei von Julius Platzko.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Melosira is Melosira nummuloides C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Melosira pethoi Pantocsek.
Type Information
Hungary (Marine Tertiary).;
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), spiny.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 01 March 2019
Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.
Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=120586
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
Salvador Valenzuela Miranda in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 01 March 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024