Coccolithus leptoporus (G.Murray & V.H.Blackman) J.Schiller 1930
Publication Details
Coccolithus leptoporus (G.Murray & V.H.Blackman) J.Schiller 1930: 100, figs. 9-10, 121-122
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Coccolithus is Coccolithus oceanicus E.H.L.Schwarz.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Calcidiscus leptoporus (G.Murray & V.H.Blackman) Loeblich & Tappan.
Source of Synonymy
Heimdal, B.R. (1996). Modern coccolithophorids. In: Identifying marine phytoplankton. (Tomas, C.R. Eds), pp. 731-834. San Diego: Academic Press.
Basionym
Coccosphaera leptopora G.Murray & V.H.Blackman
Type Information
Type locality: Atlantic Ocean; (INA 1996)
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 15 June 2005 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 04 July 2024
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 04 July 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 July 2025
