Coccolithus lusitanicus M.Black 1964
Publication Details
Coccolithus lusitanicus M.Black 1964: 308, pl. 50, figs. 1-2
Published in: Black, M. (1964). Cretaceous and Tertiary coccoliths from Atlantic seamounts. Palaentology 7(2): 306-316, plates 50-53.
Publication date: July 1964
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Coccolithus is Coccolithus oceanicus E.H.L.Schwarz.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Coccolithus formosus (Kamptner) S.W.Wise.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), belonging to Lusitania (western Spain; modern Portugal and parts of the Spanish provinces of Estremadura and Toledo) (Lewis & Short 1890).
Created: 18 March 2021 by E.A. Molinari Novoa.
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 29 March 2024