Thalassiosira exceptiuncula M.Shiono 2001
Publication Details
Thalassiosira exceptiuncula M.Shiono 2001: 84, figs 1-12
Published in: Shiono, M. (2001). Two new species of the Thalassiosira trifulta group in the late Pliocene sediments of the Northwest Pacific Ocean. Diatom Research 16(1): 83-92.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Thalassiosira is Thalassiosira nordenskioeldii Cleve.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Shionodiscus exceptiunculus (Shiono) Alverson, Kang et Theriot.
Source of Synonymy
Alverson, A.J., Kang, S.-H. & Theriot, E.C. (2006). Cell wall morphology and systematic importance of Thalassiosira ritscheri (Hustedt) Hasle, with a description of Shionodiscus gen. nov. Diatom Research 21(2): 251-262, 14 fig.
Type Information
Type locality: Sea of Japan: ODP 797B-12-5, 109-110 cm (Late Pliocene); (INA 1996)Micropaleontol. Coll., Natl. Sci Mus., Tokyo; slide MPC-04069 (INA 1996)
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 28 April 2023
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 April 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 15 July 2025
