Asterionella socialis J.C.Lewin & R.E.Norris 1970
Publication Details
Asterionella socialis J.C.Lewin & R.E.Norris 1970: 145, figs 1, 4-6, 13-15
Published in: Lewin, J. & Norris, R.E. (1970). Surf-zone diatoms of the coasts of Washington and New Zealand (Chaetoceros armatum T. West and Asterionella spp.). Phycologia 9: 143-149.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Asterionella is Asterionella formosa Hassall.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Asterionellopsis socialis (J.C.Lewin & R.E.Norris) R.M.Crawford & C.Gardner.
Type Information
Type locality: U.S.A.: Washington: Long Beach, Pacific County, surf zone; (Index Nominum Algarum)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 06 December 2016
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 December 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024