Cocconeis diaphana var. amygdalina Brébisson ex Van Heurck 1880
Publication Details
Cocconeis diaphana var. amygdalina Brébisson ex Van Heurck 1880: pl. 30: fig. 5
Published in: Van Heurck, H. (1880). Synopsis des Diatomées de Belgique Atlas. pp. pls I-XXX [pls 1-30]. Anvers: Ducaju et Cie.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Cocconeis is Cocconeis scutellum Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Cocconeis molesta var. amygdalina (Brébisson ex Van Heurck) Cleve.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), colourless and nearly or quite transparent, diaphanous (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 26 February 2016
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 26 February 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024