Cocconeis japonica var. antarctica H.F.Van Heurck 1909
Publication Details
Cocconeis japonica var. antarctica H.F.Van Heurck 1909: 17, pl. 2: fig. 26
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Cocconeis is Cocconeis scutellum Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Cocconeis belgica Molinari & Guiry.
Type Information
Type locality: Gerlache Strait, Antarctic Peninsula (64º25'S, 62º02'W); (Romero 2011: 183) Lectotype: surface sediment (sondage), 625 m deep; BR; slideIII-20-A1 (from sample Nr 9) (Romero 2011: 183, fig. 20)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), pertaining to Japan (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 March 2021
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Citing AlgaeBase
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 March 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 April 2024
