Triceratium pulcherrimum Greville 1861
Publication Details
Triceratium pulcherrimum Greville 1861: 82, pl. X [10]: fig. 6
Published in: Greville, R.K. (1861). Descriptions of new and rare Diatoms. Series IV. Transactions of the Microscopical Society, New Series, London 9: 79-87, pl. X.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Triceratium is Triceratium favus Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Entogonia pulcherrima (Greville) Greville.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), very beautiful.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 23 November 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 November 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024