Thoracosphaera tesserula D.Fütterer 1978
Publication Details
Thoracosphaera tesserula D.Fütterer 1978: 715, pl. 3: figs 1-8, 10, 11
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Thoracosphaera is Thoracosphaera pelagica Kamptner.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Fuettererella tesserula (Fütterer) Kohring.
Source of Synonymy
Silva, P.C. (1996-to date). Index Nominum Algarum. pp. Website. Berkeley: University of California.
Type Information
Type locality: Sierra Leone Rise, eastern Atlantic (0.5º40.7'N, 19º51.1'W); Oligocene; (INA 1996) Type: Pl. 2: figs 1, 4, 7: (INA 1996) Notes: Deep Sea Drilling Project sample 366a-37, CC.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 April 2012
Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.
Taxonomic note
Basionym of Fuettererella tesserula (Fütterer) Kohring ? - (13 April 2012) - G.M. Guiry
Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=48537
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 April 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 June 2025
