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

Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.

Loading synonyms...
Loading notes...
Loading common names...
Loading distribution...
Loading references...
Loading bibliographical references...
Loading culture providers...

Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=47208

Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
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

 
Currently in AlgaeBase: