Actinodiscus atlanticus Kain & Schultze 1889
Publication Details
Actinodiscus atlanticus Kain & Schultze 1889: 72; pl. 92, fig. 7
Published in: Kain, C.H. & Schultze, E.A. (1889). On a fossil marine diatomaceous deposit, from Atlantic City, N.J.. Bull. Torr. Bot. Club 16: 71-76, 207-210, pl. 89,92,93.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Actinodiscus is Actinodiscus barbadensis Greville.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Actinodictyon atlanticum (Kain & Schultze) R.Ross & P.A.Sims.
Type Information
U.S.A.: New Jersey: Atlantic City: well boring. Early to Middle Miocene.;
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), pertaining to the Atlantic Ocean.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 29 May 2022
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Salvador Valenzuela Miranda in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 May 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 08 May 2024
