Omphalophortron giganteum S.Komura 2005
Publication Details
Omphalophortron giganteum S.Komura 2005: 12, fig. 30-33,80-99
Published in: Komura, S. (2005). New marine diatoms from the Miocene Abuzuru Formation, the Miura Peninsula, central Japan. Diatom 21: 1-46.
Request PDFType Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Omphalophortron.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Central Japan: Nobi Beach: Miura Peninsula (35º12'23''N, 139º41'40''); Notes: Early Miocene (marine). Aburuzu Formation. Limestone seams labelled Km-5921.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), huge.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 30 June 2019 by Salvador Valenzuela Miranda.
Last updated: 30 June 2019
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Salvador Valenzuela Miranda in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 June 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
