Coccolithites ornatus Shumenko 1969

Publication Details
Coccolithites ornatus Shumenko 1969: 23, fig. 2

Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Coccolithites is Coccolithites annulus Cohen.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Watznaueria barnesiae (M.Black) Perch-Nielsen.

Fossil
Described as a fossil.

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), furnished, equipped, embellished, adorned (Stearn 1983).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 06 August 2017 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 15 November 2021

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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 November 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 July 2025

 
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