Asterolampra rotula Greville 1860
Publication Details
Asterolampra rotula Greville 1860: 111, pl. III [3]: fig. 5
Published in: Greville, R.K. (1860). A monograph of the genus Asterolampra, including Asteromphalus and Spatangidium. Transactions of the Microscopical Society of London, New Series 8: 102-124, pls III-IV.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Asterolampra is Asterolampra marylandica Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Asterolampra grevillei (Wallich) Greville.
Source of Synonymy
Desikachary, T.V. & Sreelatha, P.M. (1989). Oamaru diatoms. Bibliotheca Diatomologica 19: [1]-330, including 145 plates.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Noun (Latin), a small wheel; roll.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 24 February 2025
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 24 February 2025. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 July 2025