Coscinodiscus regius Wallich 1868
Publication Details
Coscinodiscus regius Wallich 1868: 115, no fig. (as 'Regius')
Published in: Wallich, G.C. (1868). [Exhibition by] Dr. Wallich... March 18th, 1868. pp. 112–117 Royal Microscopical Society pp. 110–117. In: Proceedings of societies. pp. 110–129. Quarterly Journal of Microscopical Science, New Series 8: 115-116.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Coscinodiscus is Coscinodiscus argus Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: "Bay of Bengal" [Indian Ocean]; (Wallich 1868: 115-116)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), kingly.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 19 May 2022 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 12 December 2024
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Nomenclatural note
A very brief, but valid, description was provided. - (12 December 2024) - M.D. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 December 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 10 June 2025
