Coscinodiscus lacustris Grunow 1880
Publication Details
Coscinodiscus lacustris Grunow 1880: 114 (as 'C. (Odontodiscus) lacustris')
Published in: Cleve, P.T. & Grunow, A. (1880). Beiträge zur Kenntniss der arctischen Diatomeen. Kongliga Svenska Vetenskaps-Akademiens Handlingar 17(2): 1-121, 7 pls.
Request PDFType 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 Lineaperpetua lacustris (Grunow) P.Yu, Q.-M.You, Kociolek & Wang.
Type Information
Type locality: Wisbeach, England; (Park & al. 2016: 409) Notes: Kara Sea; Jamal [Siberia] (INA).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), inhabiting lakes (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 02 October 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 02 October 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
