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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