Cosmiodiscus elegans Greville 1866
Publication Details
Cosmiodiscus elegans Greville 1866: 79, pl. VIII [8]: fig. 13
Published in: Greville, R.K. (1866). Descriptions of new and rare diatoms. Series XX [actually XIX]. Transactions of the Microscopical Society, New Series 14: 77-86, pls VIII, IX.
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A type species for this genus does not appear to have been designated.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Coscinodiscus perikompsos J.Rattray.
Source of Synonymy
Williams, D.M. (2024). Notes on the diatom collection of the Natural History Museum, London (BM) XI: the type specimens of Actinocyclus ingens Rattray and related specimens. Diatom Research 39(3): 149-158.
Type Information
Type locality: "Hab. Monterey deposit; L. Hardman Esq.; R. K. G."; (Greville 1866: 79) Type: BM; 10221 (one specimen) (Williams 2024: 155)
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), elegant (Stearn 1983).
Created: 11 February 2012 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 October 2024
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 July 2025
