Coscinodiscus lewisianus Greville 1866

Publication Details
Coscinodiscus lewisianus Greville 1866: 78, pl. VIII [8]: figs 8-10

Published in: Greville, R.K. (1866). Descriptions of new and rare diatoms. Series XX [actually XIX]. Transactions of the Microscopical Society, New Series 14: 77-86, pls VIII, IX.

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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 Araniscus lewisianus (Greville) Komura.

Type Information
Type locality: "Hab. Rappahannock deposit, United States; E. W. Dallas, Esq.; R. K. G."; (Greville 1866: 78)

Fossil
Described as a fossil.

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 22 September 2004 by Elizabeth Moran.

Last updated: 12 July 2022

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 July 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024

 
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