Coscinodiscus apiculatus var. genuinus A.Cleve 1951
Publication Details
Coscinodiscus apiculatus var. genuinus A.Cleve 1951: 66, fig. 98a-b (as 'Coscinodiscus apiculatus 'alpha' genuinus mh.')
Published in: Cleve-Euler, A. (1951). Die Diatomeen von Schweden und Finnland. [TeilI. I. Centricae]. Kungliga Svenska Vetenskapsakademiens Handlingar, ser. IV 2(1): 1-163, 6 pls.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Coscinodiscus is Coscinodiscus argus Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Coscinodiscus apiculatus Ehrenberg.
Source of Synonymy
Silva, P.C. (1996-to date). Index Nominum Algarum. pp. Website. Berkeley: University of California.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), ending abruptly in a sharp point or apiculum (Stearn 1983).
Created: 05 April 2021 by Salvador Valenzuela Miranda.
Last updated: 28 April 2021
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Nomenclatural note
See Art. 24.3. See also CAS Diatom Collection. - (05 April 2021) - Salvador Valenzuela Miranda
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Salvador Valenzuela Miranda in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 April 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 15 July 2025