Katavia costata W.V.Preiss 1973
Publication Details
Katavia costata W.V.Preiss 1973: 110, figs. 6i-o, 9g, 10g, 16b-d, 17a
Published in: Preiss, W.V. (1973). The systematics of South Australian Precambrian and Cambrian stromatolites. Part II. Transactions of the Royal Society of South Australia 97(2): 91-125, 17 figures.
Publication date: 31 May 1973
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Katavia is Katavia karatavica I.N.Krylov.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), ribbed, having one or more primary veins or ridges (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 05 June 2023
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 June 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 27 June 2025