Coscinodiscus concinnus W.Smith 1856

Coscinodiscus concinnus W.Smith

Current name: Coscinodiscus concinnus W.Smith
Bantry Bay, Co. Cork, Ireland; in girdle viewRobin Raine (Robin.Raine@nuigalway.ie)

Publication Details
Coscinodiscus concinnus W.Smith 1856: 85

Published in: Smith, W. (1856). A synopsis of the British Diatomaceae; with remarks on their structure, functions and distribution; and instructions for collecting and preserving specimens. The plates by Tuffen West. In two volumes. Vol. II. pp. [i]-xxix, 1-107, pls 32-60, 61-62, A-E. London: John van Voorst, Paternoster Row.

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Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Coscinodiscus is Coscinodiscus argus Ehrenberg.

Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.

Type Information
Type locality: Coast of sussex, and Kinsale Bay: W. Smith. Firth of Clyde: Hennedy. Cumbrae: Dr. Arnott; (Index Nominum Algarum)Marine. Stomach of Pecten; (Index Nominum Algarum)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), beautiful, elegant, harmonious, skilfully put together (Tilmann & al. 2014).

General Environment
This is a freshwatermarine species.

Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 04 May 2021

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 04 May 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024

 
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