Rocella gemma Hanna 1930
Publication Details
Rocella gemma Hanna 1930: 415; pl. 40A, fig. 8-18
Published in: Hanna, G.D. (1930). A new genus of Silicoflagellata from the Miocene of Lower California. Journal of Paleontology 4: 415-16, Pl. 40, Fig. 8-18.
Type Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Rocella.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Noun (Latin), bud, eye (of a plant), jewel, precious stone (Brown 1946).
Created: 13 September 2003 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 26 February 2023
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Nomenclatural note
See also CAS Diatom Collection. - (26 February 2023) - Salvador Valenzuela Miranda
Taxonomic note
Fossil. - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
Salvador Valenzuela Miranda in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 26 February 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 30 May 2025
