Rhaphoneis clavata G.W.Andrews 1979
Publication Details
Rhaphoneis clavata G.W.Andrews 1979: 385, pl. 3: figs 4-7; pl. 6: fig. 7
Published in: Andrews, G.W. (1979). Marine diatom sequence in Miocene strata of the Chesapeake Bay Region, Maryland. Micropaleontology (New York) 24(4): 371-406, 8 pls.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Rhaphoneis is Rhaphoneis amphiceros (Ehrenberg) Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Lancineis clavata (G.W.Andrews) G.W.Andrews.
Type Information
Type locality: U.S.A.: Maryland: south of Scientist Cliffs, Calvert County (Middle Miocene: early Serravallian); (Index Nominum Algarum) Type: USGS; diatom catalag no. 3866-16 (Index Nominum Algarum)
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), clavate (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 12 September 2016
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 September 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024