Coscinodiscus princeps A.P.Jousé 1973
Publication Details
Coscinodiscus princeps A.P.Jousé 1973: 350, pl. 3: figs 8-12; pl. 4: fig. 20
Published in: Jousé, A.P. (1973). Diatoms in the Oligocene-Miocene biostratigraphic zones of the Tropical areas of the Pacific Ocean. 2nd. Symp. Recent an Fossil marine diatoms, London. Beih. Z. Nova Hedwigia 45: 333-364.
Type 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 Rocella princeps (A.P.Jousé) J.Fenner.
Type Information
Central Pacific Ocean. 6º54'N, 131W. (Core DWBG 10):. Upper Oligocene.;
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 16 April 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 April 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
