Crystallolithus rigidus K.R.Gaarder 1980
Publication Details
Crystallolithus rigidus K.R.Gaarder 1980: 6, 7, pl. 2, figs 10-12
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Crystallolithus is Crystallolithus hyalinus K.R.Gaarder & J.Markali.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Calcidiscus leptoporus f. rigidus (K.R.Gaarder) A.Kleijne.
Source of Synonymy
Bérard-Therriault, L., Poulin, M. & Bossé, L. (1999). Guide d'identification du phytoplancton marin de l'estuaire et du Golfe du Saint-Laurent incluant également certains protozoaires. Vol. 128 pp. 1-387, 11 figures, 17 tables, 159 plates. Ottawa: Conseil national de recherches du Canada / National Research Council Canada.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), rigid (Stearn 1983).
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 26 July 2005
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Taxonomic note
Findlay, Young & Scott (2005: 292) record this as a synonym of Calcidiscus leptoporus. - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 26 July 2005. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 03 July 2025
