Corethron hispidum Castracane 1886
Publication Details
Corethron hispidum Castracane 1886: 86, pl. XX [20]: figs 3, 5
Published in: Castracane, [C.A.] F. (1886). Report on the Diatomaceae collected by H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873-76. In: Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873-76. Botany. Vol. II. (Murray, J. Eds), pp. [1]-178.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Corethron is Corethron criophilum Castracane.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Corethron pennatum (Grunow) Ostenfeld.
Type Information
Type locality: "In mari Antarctico." [Antarctic Ocean]; (Castracane 1886: 86)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), hispid, covered with coarse rigid erect hairs or bristles harsh to the touch [or seeming so] (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 June 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 June 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024
