Paramesocena apiculata (Lemmermann) S.Locker & E.Martini 1986
Publication Details
Paramesocena apiculata (Lemmermann) S.Locker & E.Martini 1986: 909
Published in: Locker, S. & Martini, E. (1986). Silicoflagellates and some sponge spicules from the southwest Pacific Deep Sea Drilling Project Leg 90. Init. Repts. DSDP 90: 887-924, 13 pl. 3 fig., 5 tables.
Type Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Paramesocena.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Bachmannocena circulus subsp. apiculata (Lemmermann) A.E.Amigo.
Source of Synonymy
Bukry, D. (1987). Eocene siliceous and calcareous Phytoplankton, Deep Sea Drilling Project Leg 95. Initial Reports of the Deep Sea Drilling Project 95(12): 395-415, 1 figure, 4 tables, 7 plates.
Basionym
Mesocena circulus var. apiculata Lemmermann
Type Information
Barbados (Eocene); Spain: Morón, Prov. Sevilla (Miocene: Aquitanian);
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), ending abruptly in a sharp point or apiculum (Stearn 1983).
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 07 March 2022
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 07 March 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 June 2025
