Omphalophortron giganteum S.Komura 2005
Publication Details
Omphalophortron giganteum S.Komura 2005: 12, fig. 30-33,80-99
Published in: Komura, S. (2005). New marine diatoms from the Miocene Abuzuru Formation, the Miura Peninsula, central Japan. Diatom 21: 1-46.
Type Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Omphalophortron.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Central Japan: Nobi Beach: Miura Peninsula (35º12'23''N, 139º41'40''); Notes: Early Miocene (marine). Aburuzu Formation. Limestone seams labelled Km-5921.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), huge.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 30 June 2019 by Salvador Valenzuela Miranda.
Last updated: 30 June 2019
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Salvador Valenzuela Miranda in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 June 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 02 May 2024