Coscinodiscus planetophorus F.Meister 1932
Publication Details
Coscinodiscus planetophorus F.Meister 1932: 34; figs 86, 87 (as 'Coscinodiscus ? planetophorus')
Published in: Meister, F. (1932). Kieselalgen aus Asien. pp. [1]-56, 19 pls. Berlin: Gebrüder Borntraeger.
Publication date: 1932
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 Cymatodiscus planetophorus (F.Meister) Hendey.
Source of Synonymy
Hendey, N.I. (1958 '1957'). III.—Marine diatoms from some West African ports. Journal of the Royal Microscopical Society, Series 3 77(1): 28-85, 6 pls.
Type Information
Type locality: Saigon-River [Viet-nam], Voigt; (Meister 1932: 42)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 02 August 2024
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Nomenclatural note
Isotype: BM 35813 (Williams 2024: 24) - (01 August 2024) - M.D. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 02 August 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 June 2025
