Mastogloia maxima Grunow 1863
Publication Details
Mastogloia maxima Grunow 1863: 156, pl. 13, fig. 1
Published in: Grunow, A. (1863). Über einige neue und ungenügend bekannte Arten und Gattungen von Diatomaceen. Verhandlungen der kaiserlich-königlichen zoologisch-botanischen Gesellschaft in Wien 13: 137-162, 2 pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Mastogloia is Mastogloia danseyi (Thwaites) Thwaites ex W.Smith.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Cocconeis maxima (Grunow) H.Peragallo & M.Peragallo.
Type Information
Type locality: Croatia: Krk: Ornišalj; (Index Nominum Algarum) Type: Dr. Lorenz; (Index Nominum Algarum) Notes: Adriatic Sea.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), largest.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 19 January 2021
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Citing AlgaeBase
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 19 January 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024
