Melonavicula marylandica Th.Christian 1886
Publication Details
Melonavicula marylandica Th.Christian 1886: 218
Published in: Christian, T. (1886). A new Diatom. American Monthly Microscopical Journal 7(11): 218.
Publication date: November 1886
Type Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Melonavicula.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Raphidodiscus marylandicus (Th.Christian) Th.Christian.
Source of Synonymy
Christian, T. (1887). New Diatomaceous deposits. The Microscope 7(3): 65-68.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 07 August 2024
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Fossil Range note
Miocene. - (18 February 2021) - M.D. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 07 August 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 12 June 2025